New study finds increase in marijuana-related incidents in Illinois since legalization
New study finds increase in marijuana-related incidents in Illinois since legalization Original Author Link click here to read complete story.. ... Read More
Illinois bill would bar police from searching vehicles over marijuana odor
CHICAGO – Police in Illinois would no longer be able to search someone’s vehicle over the smell of marijuana alone if a new bill becomes state law. Under Senate Bill 125, led by State Sen. Rachel Ventura, the odor of raw or burnt cannabis by itself would no longer constitute ... Read More
Racial equity in marijuana pardons requires states' action
Racial equity in marijuana pardons requires states' action Original Author Link click here to read complete story.. ... Read More
South Loop marijuana dispensary receives key approval
South Loop’s first Black-owned dispensary gets key approval The South Loop could be home to the first Black-owned marijuana dispensary. CHICAGO – The South Loop could be home to the first Black-owned marijuana dispensary. Matt Brewer, CEO of Family Roots Dispensary, is a native South Sider, and a Harvard Business ... Read More
Chicago man dragged cop with car over suspended license, marijuana: prosecutor
A suspect accused of seriously wounding a Chicago cop during a traffic stop claims he panicked after smoking marijuana while driving with a suspended license, prosecutors said. Aaron Okelola, 25, is facing felony charges of attempted murder of a police officer and misdemeanor fleeing and eluding in the late Monday ... Read More
The 2020 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago Switches to Virtual Format, CannabisNewsWire Re-Engaged for Additional Visibility
/EIN News/ — DETROIT, Sept. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CannabisNewsWire — The ninth installment of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, originally scheduled to take place in Chicago, will be switching to a virtual experience. The Cannabis Capital Conference is Benzinga’s premier gathering of cannabis entrepreneurs and investors in ... Read More