Marijuana

Nicholas Hohns shows off a tray of strawberry-lemon CBD gummies at his Deutermann Farms kitchen in Clayton, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)

A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban

By Gene Johnson

October 3, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

The ban “threatens to reduce retail revenues by $28.3 billion, displacing 225,000 jobs and reducing...

A pedestrian crosses East Ontario Street at North Fairbanks Court in Chicago in 2018. The building at left contains 620 N. Fairbanks Ct., where cannabis store Guaranteed Dispensary opened late in 2025. (Jośe M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Judge upholds permit for controversial cannabis shop in Streeterville

By Robert McCoppin

September 10, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

A judge upheld Chicago's permit for a controversial cannabis store in Streeterville, despite new evidence...

A Chicago resident shows a marijuana plant growing outdoors at her home garden on Aug. 19, 2026. The resident, who has a medical cannabis card, is currently growing four plants in her backyard to cultivate for personal use. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois regulators propose allowing licensed cannabis producers to grow outdoors

By Robert McCoppin

August 20, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors.

Commissioner Bridget Degnen, 12th, appears at a Cook County Board meeting in Chicago in January 2020.

Cook County commissioner is part owner of and worked for a cannabis license applicant, which critics say she should have disclosed sooner

By Robert McCoppin

October 15, 2020 at 1:29 p.m.

A Cook County commissioner who is a former Illinois cannabis regulator said she is part...

Plaintiff David Scott, co-owner of Vertical Management, LLC, on Oct. 4, 2020, in Bellwood.

After state challenges lawsuit, winning pot applicants say license do-over process moving too fast

By Robert McCoppin

October 14, 2020 at 4:42 p.m.

Applicants who won a chance to receive a license to sell recreational marijuana in Illinois...

Illinois has collected more than $100 million in recreational marijuana tax revenue since legalizing sales Jan. 1, according to the Department of Revenue.

Recreational marijuana tax revenue passes $100 million in Illinois

By Robert Channick

October 15, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

Illinois has collected more than $100 million in recreational marijuana tax revenue since legalizing sales...

CANNABIDIOL CANNOT TECHNICALLY BE INCLUDED IN FOODS OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS | Due to ongoing studies, CBD cannot be legally included in foods or dietary supplements. Still, CBD-infused dishes continue to be a food trend and CBD products labeled "dietary supplement" are available on the market. In response, the FDA has sent warnings to several companies, and some local governments, like New York City, are cracking down too. Conversely, other states, like Maine, have passed or are in the process of passing laws allowing for the sale of edible CBD products.

Bernie Sanders celebrates his home state’s marijuana reform milestone

By Brendan Bures

October 14, 2020 at 10:49 a.m.

Vermont made history in 2018 by becoming the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through...

In 1996, marijuana legislation took a major step forward thanks to California. The Golden State became the first in the union to legalize medical marijuana via the Compassionate Use Act.

The ‘Wine Country’ of weed? New California law gives regional title for marijuana branding

By Andrew Sheeler

October 14, 2020 at 10:47 a.m.

California cannabis connoisseurs can celebrate — a new law inspired by the wine industry requires...

In addition to Arizona, voters in South Dakota, New Jersey and Montana will see measures on legalizing recreational marijuana on their November ballot.

Arizona voters to decide on legalizing marijuana on Nov. 3

By Associated Press

October 13, 2020 at 2:21 p.m.

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters will decide whether the state joins nearly a dozen others...

The two of you, plus others in your support network, are a team working to achieve one goal: your well-being.

How to start talking to your doctor about cannabis and CBD

By Dr. James Taylor

October 13, 2020 at 2:20 p.m.

The decades-long stigmatization of cannabis can make initiating conversations about its use awkward and difficult,...

Products on display at the Sunnyside dispensary, by Cresco Labs, in Schaumburg on Aug. 6, 2020.

Wilmette voters will have chance to share their views on recreational marijuana sales on Election Day

By Karen Ann Cullotta

October 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Wilmette officials say an anticipated robust voter turnout for the Nov. 3 presidential election will...

Mexico is poised to become the biggest legal marijuana market in the world. Who will most benefit?

By Kate Linthicum

October 12, 2020 at 10:38 a.m.

Mexico's marijuana revolution is on display steps from the nation's Senate, where for the last...

After teen daughter gets sick on ‘edibles’ from Snapchat user, Naugatuck mother warns parents to beware of online risks

By Don Stacom

October 12, 2020 at 10:38 a.m.

The mother of a Naugatuck 13-year-old girl who got sick eating marijuana-laced candy she bought...