Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Illinois legal weed sales could rise if tax rate lower, group claims, as state brings in $445M in marijuana tax revenue

MMP News AuthorNovember 19, 2022

CHICAGO (WLS) — The state of Illinois is reporting record tax revenue on legal marijuana, with nearly half a billion dollars in the last year. Illinois consumers pay the second highest taxes in the nation when they buy legal recreational marijuana. However, experts claim lowering taxes could mean more money ... Read More

Weed dispensary near me: The difference between regulated weed stores and unregulated CBD shops

MMP News AuthorAugust 10, 2022

CHICAGO (WLS) — The ABC7 I- Team has been investigating the differences between “unregulated” CBD stores and “regulated” pot stores. Some critics of unregulated stores believe signs and advertising may be misleading and confusing to customers. Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles has tips to help you spot the differences as you ... Read More

PTS Corp. makes 2nd push to open Consume weed dispensary in River North, Chicago at old Rainforest Cafe, closed during COVID

MMP News AuthorMay 10, 2022

CHICAGO (WLS) — The company that wants to open a marijuana dispensary in the former Rainforest Cafe made its case during a meeting on Tuesday night hosted by the River North Residents Association. Palatine-based Progressive Treatment Solutions, or PTS Corp., which currently operates four Consume dispensaries and a cultivation center ... Read More