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Illinois Judge: Add Chronic Pain as Qualifying Condition for Medical Marijuana
Illinois patients suffering from chronic pain may soon have a new way to treat their medical condition. On Jan. 16, 2018, Cook County Judge Raymond Mitchell ordered the Illinois Department of Public Health to add chronic pain as a qualifying condition for the state’s medical marijuana program.
Steans: A Regulated Cannabis Market Doesn’t Increase Teen Use
CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Issues of teen use and cannabis public education programs were discussed today at the Senate and House committee hearing on legalizing adult-use cannabis.
Federal Judge Lets Illinois Girl Use Medical Marijuana at Public School
Can children use medical marijuana on public school grounds? If you’re a particular 11-year-old girl from Illinois, then the answer is yes.
Illinois Parents Sue School District to Let Daughter Use Medical Marijuana
In the state of Illinois, the parents of an 11-year-old girl are suing their school district for their child to have the right to use medical marijuana on school grounds.
Travel Writer Rick Steves Makes Case for Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Illinois
Travel writer and public television personality Rick Steves is making the case for legalizing recreational marijuana in the state of Illinois. On Nov. 28, 2017, Steves testified before a joint state House-Senate committee and explained why Illinois should become the ninth state to legalize recreational marijuana.
Steans and Cassidy: Legal Cannabis Could Bring Revenue, Jobs to Illinois
CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Illinois could see up to $699 million in new revenue by legalizing cannabis use among adults through a measure that would spur economic development while protecting public safety. Lawmakers heard from advocates today during a combined Senate and House hearing.
Travel Writer Rick Steves to Hold News Conference in Support of Ending Marijuana Prohibition in Illinois
CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Travel guru Rick Steves will visit Illinois on Tuesday to advocate for legislation to make marijuana legal for adults and regulate it similarly to alcohol.
Aclara Research Continues to Lead the Cannabis Industry with Release of Latest Study
CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Aclara Research, a leader in the development of patient and consumer insights within the cannabis industry, today released the preliminary results of their latest study examining patient usage of medical cannabis and the impact on prescription opioid usage.
WanaCapsXR to Enter Five New States; World’s Only Extended Release Cannabis Capsule Offers More Traditional Delivery Option for MMJ Patients
BOULDER,Colo., Oct. 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Wana Brands, Colorado’s top-selling infused products manufacturer, will provide its popular family of extended-release cannabis capsules, WanaCapsXR in five new states, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, Florida and Oregon.
Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Update – October 4, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Oct. 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved applications for approximately 25,600 qualifying patients (including 216 persons under 18 years of age), since it began accepting applications for the Medical Cannabis Registry Program on September 2, 2014.
Author will I AM Chronicles His Spiritual Reflection of Finding God While Using Marijuana in His Interactive Debut Novel
LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill., Sept. 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — A year ago, author will I AM was enjoying his Friday evening while using marijuana and what happened to him that night he describes as a divine encounter with God.
Why Insys Therapeutics’ Stock Crashed 18.5% in August
Arizona’s attorney general is suing Insys Therapeutics over its marketing of the fentanyl opioid spray, Subsys, and that news caused the company’s shares to tumble 18.5% in August, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Insys Therapeutics Finally Launched Its Highly Anticipated Drug
If you look around, chances are you won’t find many marijuana stocks struggling. But there’s always an outlier — and for the marijuana industry that’s drugmaker Insys Therapeutics.
Illinois Hemp Bill May Benefit Medical Marijuana Industry
An Illinois hemp bill in the General Assembly that would allow hemp to be grown legally in the state could mark a major shift for medical marijuana growers if approved.
Arizona Medical Marijuana Merger Creates State’s Largest Operator
A recent Arizona medical marijuana merger has enabled a national marijuana company to become the largest operator in the Grand Canyon State. On July 11, 2017, Harvest merged with Modern Flower, a local cultivator, making Harvest the greatest license-holder for medical cannabis dispensaries and cultivation facilities in the state.
Dixie Elixirs Partners with Tricorbraun Under an Aggressive Six-Month Timeline to Meet the Latest Cannabis Regulations with a Custom Packaging Design Solution
OAK BROOK, Ill., June 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Dixie Elixirs has worked with TricorBraun for stock packaging but this is the first time they would engage with them for an innovative, custom packaging solution.
Aclara Research Leads Medical Cannabis Industry with Release of Largest Illinois Patient Study
CHICAGO, Ill., May 23, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Aclara Research, a leader in the development of patient and consumer insights within the medical cannabis industry, today released the results of The Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Experience Study – the first of Illinois patients since the inception of the pilot program in 2012.
Illinois Medical Marijuana Sales Rise Slightly in April
On May 3, 2017, the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program reported that it raked in just over $6.6 million in retail medical marijuana sales for the month of April, a slight increase of $300,000 from the $6.3 million in sales for the month of March.
Coalition Forms to Support Illinois Marijuana Regulation Bill; Gen. Assembly Sets First Hearing
CHICAGO, April 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Sponsors of a proposal to regulate and tax marijuana for adult use in Illinois announced Wednesday that lawmakers will hold the first hearing on the bill next week in Chicago.
Feedback Will Shape Efforts to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — At a press conference today, State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) announced plans to hold the first subject matter hearing on the topic at 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in the Bilandic building.
Illinois Medical Cannabis Sales Surge by Nearly $2 Million in March
On April 5, 2017, the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program announced that it brought in approximately $6.3 million in retail medical marijuana sales for the month of March, a nearly $2 million surge from the $4.9 million in sales for the month of February.
Steans Seeks to Mend Budget Woes by Legalizing Marijuana
CHICAGO, March 23, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) seeks to create a new revenue source for the State of Illinois by legalizing and taxing recreational marijuana. Senate Bill 316 legalizes the possession of up to 28 grams of marijuana and will allow facilities to sell marijuana products.
Illinois General Assembly to Consider Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Regulating and Taxing Marijuana for Adult Use
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., March 23, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — State lawmakers introduced legislation Wednesday that would end marijuana prohibition in Illinois and establish a system in which marijuana is regulated and taxed for adult use.
Illinois Department of Public Health Provides Medical Marijuana Program Update
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., March 2, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved applications for approximately 16,990 qualifying patients (including 139 persons under 18 years of age), since it began accepting applications for the Medical Cannabis Registry Program on September 2, 2014.
Illinois Urges Trump to Issue Guidance on Marijuana Banking
In response to President Donald Trump’s nomination of Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced on Jan. 24, 2017, that he sent a letter to Trump urging him to issue clear guidance to banks on working with the legal marijuana industry.
Frerichs Seeks Commonsense Change to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Jan. 24, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The availability of medical marijuana in Illinois is in jeopardy depending upon how the President Donald Trump administration approaches the enforcement of marijuana and banking laws, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.
Illinois Tops Off 2016 with $5.3M in MMJ Sales for December
On Jan. 4, 2017, the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program reported that it recorded approximately $5.3 million in retail medical marijuana sales for the month of December, a significant increase from the $4.4 million in sales for the month of November.
MMJ Sales in Illinois Hit $4.4 Million for November
On Dec. 9, 2016, the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program announced that it logged approximately $4.4 million in retail medical marijuana sales for the month of November, a slight increase from the $4.1 million in sales for the month of October.
Illinois Banks $4.1 Million in Medical Cannabis Sales for October
On Nov. 2, 2016, the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program announced that the Illinois Department of Public Health had approved applications for a total of 12,000 qualifying patients and recorded approximately $4.1 million in retail medical cannabis sales for the month of October.
Illinois Medical Cannabis Sales Exceed $20M Since Starting in 2015
With September’s retail medical cannabis sales totaling $3.8 million, a slight increase from August, Illinois has now logged approximately $23.5 million in retail sales since the opening of dispensaries on Nov. 9, 2015.
New Medical Marijuana Patch Fights Pain Without The High
A new patch, to fight pain. It’s the latest product being rolled out at the states medical marijuana dispensaries.
Illinois Adds Patients and Medical Marijuana Sales Hit $3.3 Million in August
On Sept. 7, 2016, the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program announced that the Illinois Department of Public Health had approved applications for a total of 10,033 qualifying patients.
The Biggest Legislative Marijuana Policy Reforms Of 2016
On July 29, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill removing the threat of arrest for small amounts of marijuana, capping a record year of legislative and administrative marijuana policy reforms throughout the country.
Illinois Patients Spent $2.9 Million on Medical Marijuana in July
On August 3, 2016, state officials announced that Illinois patients spent $2,947,223 on medical marijuana in the month of July, beating out the previous month’s record high of $2.57 million.
Illinois Decriminalizes Simple Possession of Marijuana
On July 29, 2016, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 2228, making Illinois the 21st state to decriminalize simple possession of marijuana.
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, July 29, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law Friday that removes criminal penalties for possession of a personal amount of marijuana and replaces them with a civil fine. The new law is effective immediately.
Salveo Capital Announces Launch of Cannabis Fund
CHICAGO, July 26, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Salveo Capital LLC announces the re-launch of Salveo Fund I, LLC (“Fund”) with the addition of Michael Gruber (Managing Partner), Jeffrey Howard (Managing Partner) and Achint Prabhat (Director of Fund Operations) to the existing team of Alex Thiersch (Partner), John Dohm (Partner) and Eric Atienza (Director of Communications). Salveo is a venture capital fund with offices in Chicago, Illinois, that will invest in emerging growth companies within the cannabis sector.
Judge Orders State to Reconsider Medical Marijuana for Migraines
In a ruling that could significantly expand the use of medical marijuana in Illinois, a judge has ordered state officials to reconsider adding migraine headaches to the list of conditions that qualify a patient to buy the drug.
How Pot Shops Are Becoming More Like the Apple Store
When legal pot shops first opened up in America, there wasn’t a ton of thought given to retail design and aesthetics.
Medical Marijuana Sales Inching Up in Illinois
On July 7, 2016, the Illinois Department of Agriculture announced that the state banked $2.57 million in retail sales for the month of June, which is a slight increase from the $2.3 million in retails sales for May.
Illinois Judge Rules PTSD Must be Included on Medical Marijuana List
A judge in Cook County, Illinois, has ruled post-traumatic stress disorder must be included with other diseases legally treatable with medical marijuana, according to an Associated Press report of June 28, 2016. Judge Neil Cohen made the June 28, 2016, ruling in a lawsuit brought by Daniel Paul Jabs, a veteran of the Iraq war.
Director of Illinois Medical Cannabis Program Resigns
On June 27, 2016, the Illinois governor’s office confirmed that Joseph Wright had resigned as the director of the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program.
Illinois Logs Slight Increase in Medical Marijuana Sales
On June 1, 2016, Joseph Wright, program coordinator for the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program, announced that registered dispensaries logged nearly $2.3 million in sales for the month of May, which is a slightly increase from April’s sales total of $2.2 million.
Lawmakers in Illinois Approve Medical Marijuana Expansion
On May 31, 2016, the Illinois state senate voted to approve Senate Bill 10, a bill that would update the state’s medical marijuana laws.
Illinois House Sends New Decriminalization Bill to Governor
The Illinois House on Wednesday sent a new attempt at marijuana decriminalization to Gov. Bruce Rauner. Rauner vetoed last year’s bill, saying it set the limit for possession too high—up to 15 grams—and the fines too low, between $55 and $125. The new bill would set fines at $100 to $200 for people caught with up to 10 grams of marijuana.
Illinois House Approves Bill to Remove Criminal Penalties for Marijuana Possession
CHICAGO, Ill., May 18, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Illinois House approved a bill 64-50 on Wednesday that would replace criminal penalties with a civil fine for possession of a personal amount of marijuana. It will now go to Gov. Bruce Rauner for approval.
Chicago Medical Cannabis Cultivator To Begin Distributing
CHICAGO, May 5, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Starting May 5, 2016, Bedford Grow LLC, a medical cannabis cultivator in Chicago, will begin distributing its product to be used by approved medical patients.
Illinois Advisory Board Recommends Expanding Qualifying Conditions
On May 2, 2016, the Illinois Medical Cannabis Advisory Board met to review a request to expand the state’s number of qualifying conditions. According to the Associated Press, the board voted to recommend diabetes and panic disorder as qualifying conditions.
Illinois to Consider Adding Conditions to Medical Cannabis Program
On Monday, May 2, 2016, the Illinois Medical Cannabis Advisory Board will meet to discuss the possibility of approving additional conditions for the state’s list of conditions that can qualify a patient to use medical cannabis.