Batavia joins other local municipalities in restricting purchase of hemp-derived THC products By Molly Morrow June 7, 2025 at 12:42 p.m. The ordinance includes age restrictions on the sale of such products, as well as storage...
Illinois lawmakers again fail to act on hemp, while a new study highlights growing health concerns By Robert McCoppin June 3, 2025 at 4:22 p.m. The report notes that the lack of regulation of hemp means there is no oversight...
Chicago’s new FBI boss touts new squad focused on fentanyl and says immigration enforcement is a ‘sustained effort’ By Jason Meisner June 1, 2025 at 5:16 p.m. Once an agent investigating Mexican drug cartels, new Chicago FBI head Douglas DePodesta is focused...
Morton Grove wants to ban THC, kratom products in the village. But leaders say statewide ‘uniform regulation’ is more effective. By Alan Kozeluh June 26, 2025 at 2:08 p.m. The Morton Grove Village Board voted to table consideration of a proposed ordinance change that...
Mundelein home to latest example of evolving cannabis industry; ‘If moms are using it, it’s legitimate’ By Joseph States May 12, 2025 at 5:27 p.m. Richard Miller, an emeritus professor at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, said perceptions...
Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here’s what to know By Gene Johnson April 20, 2025 at 5:56 p.m. Marijuana culture’s high holiday, known as 4/20, falls this year on Easter Sunday, as well...
Photos: Runners High Chicago’s 420 Run 2025 By Audrey Richardson April 20, 2025 at 5:56 p.m. Runners High Chicago organized its Annual 420 Run. In its 3rd year, participants could either...
4/20 events celebrate growing use of cannabis, while alcohol sales decline By Robert McCoppin April 18, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. The cannabis holiday, named after a group of friends who used to meet regularly at...
Morton Grove considering a ban on some THC products easily available at gas stations, vape shops. But there was a call to not include kratom. By Elizabeth Owens-Schiele April 15, 2025 at 11:50 a.m. As the village of Morton Grove considers an ordinance that would ban the sale of...
Lawsuit claims Chicago approval for cannabis store in Streeterville was illegal By Robert McCoppin April 2, 2025 at 3:03 p.m. The complaint notes that the city zoning administrator had recommended denial of the application because...