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New legislation seeks to delay hemp rule changes
New legislation seeks to delay hemp rule changes - Brownfield Ag News
The general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable says new legislation is aimed at delaying changes to the federal definition of hemp. “The bill that kept the government open last year would ban more...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
New legislation seeks to delay hemp rule changes
New Cannabis Dispensary Business Set To Open in Diamond
New Cannabis Dispensary Business Set To Open in Diamond
A new cannabis dispensary business will be opening up in the near future. Diamond Mayor Terry Kernc said the business is located on East Division Street.
www.wcsjnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:35 PM
New Cannabis Dispensary Business Set To Open in Diamond
2nd Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Plainfield, Capping Village Ordinance
2nd Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Plainfield, Capping Village Ordinance
Plainfield fulfilled its ordinance that allowed a maximum of two dispensaries to operate within the village.
patch.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM
2nd Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Plainfield, Capping Village Ordinance
Parkway Dispensary closed
Parkway Dispensary closed - Forest Park Review
It’s uncertain whether Parkway Dispensary on Madison Street will reopen after a little over a year in business
www.forestparkreview.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Parkway Dispensary closed
West Ridge Could Get Its First Cannabis Dispensary As New Proposal Comes Forward
West Ridge Could Get Its First Cannabis Dispensary As New Proposal Comes Forward
This is the second proposal to open a dispensary at the same Peterson Avenue spot. The first, by a different development group, was rejected by the alderman last year.
blockclubchicago.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
West Ridge Could Get Its First Cannabis Dispensary As New Proposal Comes Forward
Commentary: It's premature to call cannabis equity journey a failure
Commentary: It's premature to call cannabis equity journey a failure
The cannabis industry should be afforded the opportunity to mature as other industries have, writes an industry advocate.
www.chicagobusiness.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Commentary: It's premature to call cannabis equity journey a failure
Commentary: Illinois' costly and complex Cannabis Regulation law needs a significant overhaul
Commentary: Illinois' costly and complex Cannabis Regulation law needs a significant overhaul
The law must evolve to align with the needs of an ever-changing industry, writes an attorney and founder of the Independent Craft Growers Association.
www.chicagobusiness.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Commentary: Illinois' costly and complex Cannabis Regulation law needs a significant overhaul
Illinois lending for social equity cannabis businesses tops $62 million
Illinois lending for social equity cannabis businesses tops $62 million
Forgivable loans an acknowledgment of problems many license holders face in raising cash from traditional sources.
www.chicagobusiness.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Illinois lending for social equity cannabis businesses tops $62 million
Illinois said it was all in on cannabis equity. Here’s where it stands on that promise.
Illinois said it was all in on cannabis equity. Here’s where it stands on that promise.
Six years after Illinois passed a supposed game-changing law, many recipients face financial hurdles and have yet to see a profit.
www.chicagobusiness.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Illinois said it was all in on cannabis equity. Here’s where it stands on that promise.
Doctors: The Illinois windfall from legal marijuana has come at a price
Doctors: The Illinois windfall from legal marijuana has come at a price
Illinois realizes huge profits from both legal and illegal cannabis — at the cost of adverse health consequences for its users.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Doctors: The Illinois windfall from legal marijuana has come at a price
Terrabis to open cannabis dispensary in former Bank of America branch
www.bizjournals.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Terrabis to open cannabis dispensary in former Bank of America branch
Jackson County Approves Kratom Ban in Unincorporated Areas
Jackson County Approves Kratom Ban in Unincorporated Areas
The Jackson County Board has approved a public health ordinance banning the sale and distribution of Kratom in unincorporated areas, citing concerns over health risks linked to the substance.
www.wsiu.org
January 9, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Jackson County Approves Kratom Ban in Unincorporated Areas
Alderman reacts to allegations about cannabis tax money distribution
Alderman reacts to allegations about cannabis tax money distribution - Capitol City Now
Hanauer says he doesn't necessarily think there's anything unfair about the process.
capitolcitynow.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Alderman reacts to allegations about cannabis tax money distribution
Alderman: cannabis grant distribution is unfair
Alderman: Cannabis grant distribution is unfair - Capitol City Now
Gregory proposes "1908 Race Riot Repair Commission."
capitolcitynow.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Alderman: cannabis grant distribution is unfair
Screaming + vomiting: ‘Scromiting’ is the mysterious cannabis syndrome becoming more common
Screaming + vomiting: ‘Scromiting’ is the mysterious cannabis syndrome becoming more common
The condition is rare but a University of Illinois Chicago found the number of diagnosed cases jumped seven-fold from 2016 to 2022.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Screaming + vomiting: ‘Scromiting’ is the mysterious cannabis syndrome becoming more common
Hemp farming is booming again. A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products puts the crop in jeopardy
Hemp farming is booming again. A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products puts the crop in jeopardy
A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products is expected to go into effect in November. It could eliminate the most profitable market for farmers who grow hemp.
www.kcur.org
January 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Hemp farming is booming again. A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products puts the crop in jeopardy
217 Today: How a new law threatens the hemp industry
217 Today: How a new law threatens the hemp industry - IPM Newsroom
In today's deep dive, a new law threatens to place strict regulations in place for the hemp industry, which could impact hemp producers and farmers.
ipmnewsroom.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
217 Today: How a new law threatens the hemp industry
Multiple suburban businesses shut down after selling tobacco, THC to minors
Multiple suburban businesses shut down after selling tobacco, THC to minors
Officials in suburban Maywood say that seven convenience stores and markets have been temporarily closed due to “repeated, systemic” sales of tobacco to minors.
www.nbcchicago.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Multiple suburban businesses shut down after selling tobacco, THC to minors
Today in Chicago History: Recreational marijuana sold legally for the first time in Illinois
Today in Chicago History: Recreational marijuana sold legally for the first time in Illinois
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 1, according to the Tribune’s archives.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Today in Chicago History: Recreational marijuana sold legally for the first time in Illinois
Kratom Ban Expands as Jackson County Takes Action
Kratom Ban Expands as Jackson County Takes Action
MURPHYSBORO – Starting Thursday, the sale and distribution of Kratom and Kratom-derived products in unincorporated areas of Jackson County will be prohibited according to the Jackson County Board. The...
www.wqrlradio.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Kratom Ban Expands as Jackson County Takes Action
Will marijuana be legalized, rescheduled in 2026?
Will marijuana be legalized, rescheduled in 2026?
Next year could be marked with big shifts for the marijuana industry.
www.centralillinoisproud.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Will marijuana be legalized, rescheduled in 2026?
Aces Dispensary in Plainfield hoping for full house as it opens for business - Shaw Local
Aces Dispensary in Plainfield hoping for full house as it opens for business
Aces, a new highly-themed cannabis dispensary, is set to open in Plainfield in the coming weeks.
www.shawlocal.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Aces Dispensary in Plainfield hoping for full house as it opens for business - Shaw Local
Jim Dey | Trump downgrades marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III - The News-Gazette
Jim Dey | Trump downgrades marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III
Those concerned about steady spread of legalized marijuana across the nation endured a setback last week when President Donald Trump signed an executive order reclassifying the drug.
www.news-gazette.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Jim Dey | Trump downgrades marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III - The News-Gazette
Lawmakers push for hemp regulation as ban on THC-infused products looms
Lawmakers push for hemp regulation as ban on THC-infused products looms
Certain hemp-derived products, like THC drinks and gummies, could be off the shelves by late next year.
wgntv.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Lawmakers push for hemp regulation as ban on THC-infused products looms
Federal push to relax marijuana classification should help the industry in Illinois, but the effects for consumers may take time
Federal push to relax marijuana classification should help the industry in Illinois, but the effects for consumers may take time
The new proposed federal classification of marijuana would allow more research, and would let cannabis businesses take normal tax deductions.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Federal push to relax marijuana classification should help the industry in Illinois, but the effects for consumers may take time