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Illinois governor expunges almost half a million cannabis cases

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 15, 2021

Governor J. B. Pritzker of Illinois wrapped up 2020 by announcing on Thursday, December 31 that he forgave and expunged approximately half a million criminal cannabis cases last year.  Pardons were...

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Adult-use cannabis sales in Illinois hit another new record in September

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 20, 2020

Illinois' recreational cannabis industry is on a continuous race towards success, with sales of legal weed approaching $68 million in September — almost $4 million more than the total sales recorded...

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New cannabis czar selected by governor of Illinois, where adult-use cannabis tax revenue could be added to social equity

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 15, 2020

A new cannabis “czar” has been selected by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to provide oversight for the state’s industry — former Obama administration insider Danielle Perry. The state Senate must...

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Coronavirus has left 75 cannabis dispensary license applicants in Illinois feeling impatient

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 11, 2020

As if the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t already caused enough problems for the cannabis industry – not to mention various other industries – but now, it has put the awarding of dispensary licenses...

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Illinois rakes in almost $11 million during the first week of legal cannabis sales

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 15, 2020

Since 2020 started, more than $11 million worth of recreational cannabis has been sold in the newly-legal state of Illinois; and that's just during the first week of legal sales. This is according to the...

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