Illinois hits $1 billion in cannabis sales for year to date
Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced Wednesday that state reached the milestone for marijuana sales on July 1—earlier this year than last.
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Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced Wednesday that state reached the milestone for marijuana sales on July 1—earlier this year than last.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
The study out of Washington University said patients who reported using cannabis were 80% more likely to end up in the hospital from COVID.
Sami Hirmiz, 19, and Faozi Hirmiz, 61, were arrested and charged with felony manufacture and delivery of cannabis, felony possession of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Faozi was also charged with two counts of resisting arrest.
Supporters of rescheduling marijuana call the DEA's proposed move a step in the right direction—even though it falls short of federally decriminalizing marijuana.
For some on Super Bowl Sunday, gameday snacks are just as important as the game itself. And just in time for the big day, a Chicago company is introducing a chicken wing sauce with a different kind of kick.
The sauce goes on sale Friday at some Chicago-area dispensaries. It costs $30 per jar.
Recreational marijuana sales have gone up every year since it became legal in Illinois in 2020.
McMahon, who won Super Bowl XX with the Bears, has dealt with chronic pain and headaches since he retired after the 1996 season.
The event will feature live music from punk and rock to hip-hop and reggae.
The three-day event focuses on cannabis and the culture surrounding it.
You must purchase a judging kit, including samples and a scorecard to participate.
You must purchase a judging kit, including samples and a scorecard, to participate. The kits cost between $75 and $300.
City leaders say Lollapalooza brings in $300 million in tourism money each year – but CBS 2's Lauren Victory found the four-day festival doesn't do every business good.
Struggling cannabis license holders of color are making an appeal to Illinois state lawmakers. They said without urgent help, they won't make the July deadline to open and could lose their investment.
The legal cannabis transporters say they will be forced out of business if the state does not enforce its own standards.
More than a dozen licensed cannabis transporters accuse the state of failing to regulate how marijuana is being moved – despite strict and expensive regulations in place.
Issues at the state level are still affecting those still working to break into our state’s billion-dollar industry – more than three years after recreational marijuana became legal. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Social equity cannabis license holders in Illinois have been up against years of state delays, COVID delays, lawsuits, and red tape.
When marijuana was legalized more than three years ago in Illinois, state leaders sold it as a chance to repair the harm done to communities of color hit hardest by the War on Drugs. On Friday, a cannabis company became the first social equity manufacturer in the city to open its doors, but they acknowledge more work still needs to be done to level the playing field. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the story.
Chicago's first independent, Black-owned marijuana dispensary, The Grasshopper Club, is making 4/20 Day a community event. Digital journalist Jamaica Ponder sat down with co-owner Matthew Brewer to learn more about their effort to destigmatize the culture around cannabis.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Hip Hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs enters a tentative agreement to purchase the largest U.S. wholesaler of branded cannabis, Cresco Labs.
The activists said they want to see more loans and grants distributed and more leniency for people who need more time to open their businesses.
Despite promises of equity, legal red tape has crushed some Illinois marijuana businesses before they've even started. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Police said the 16-year-old driver of the Genesis made a left turn and struck both the motorcycle and Hyundai.
One woman was rescued, and three people did not survive.
This news comes right on time for air travelers—as many start to plan and book their holiday travel.
The actor said seeing "The Song of the Lark" helped him through a difficult time.
Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis.
Puerto Rican community members said they'll use their anger to help organize in the campaign's closing days.
The proposal for a property tax increase would be a reversal of a campaign promise Mayor Brandon Johnson made.
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his longshot presidential campaign in August and endorsed former President Donald Trump.
Firebrand right-wing influencer Steve Bannon served a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from a congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is term-limited out, so the race to replace him is on. Meanwhile in Illinois, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Illinois) faces a challenge.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Franciscan Health infectious disease physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West said she is not at all surprised that COVID variants are still evolving.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the forecast.
The fire broke out just before midnight in the 200 block of Enoch Avenue. The Zion Fire Chief Justin Stried said strong winds initially made it difficult to fight the fire, and crews spent four hours battling the flames.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
The actor said seeing "The Song of the Lark," a work by Jules Breton, helped him through a difficult time. Marie Saavedra reports.
Lyons was honored with the Leadership Award by Athena International, an organization fostering opportunities for women and girls worldwide.
The proposal for a property tax increase would be a reversal of a campaign promise Mayor Brandon Johnson made.
This news comes right on time for air travelers—as many start to plan and book their holiday travel.
The actor said seeing "The Song of the Lark" helped him through a difficult time.
Puerto Rican community members said they'll use their anger to help organize in the campaign's closing days.
Police said the 16-year-old driver of the Genesis made a left turn and struck both the motorcycle and Hyundai.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis.
UCLA commit Colton Gumino is leading Hersey High School into the playoffs and is giving back to his community.
Philipp Kurashev, Lukas Reichel and Ryan Donato had goals as the Blackhawks led 3-2 after the first period.
Zach LaVine scored 30 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter.
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson apologized to his teammates for motioning to the crowd and having his back turned when the Washington Commanders snapped the ball on their winning Hail Mary touchdown pass as time expired and vowed not to do it again.
Emotions ran high among the families and friends of the two victims. They said they were targeted for appearing homeless.
Police said a group of two to four young men and teenagers and one female have approached their victims on foot and demanded their property.
Overnight, a group of burglars smashed the front window of Ivy Smoke & Vape at 1346 W. Irving Park Rd., leaving glass all over the ground.
A judge said Johnston failed to show remorse for his actions.
The suspected gunman was apprehended a couple of blocks away.
