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.

Maine’s marijuana market opening could be a letdown for many

By Penelope Overton

October 5, 2020 at 1:43 p.m.

The long-awaited launch of Maine's recreational cannabis market will likely fall short of expectations, with...

Naperville’s first recreational marijuana store to open Thursday

By Suzanne Baker

October 5, 2020 at 6:51 a.m.

The city's first recreational marijuana store, Rise Naperville, is scheduled to open Thursday, with profits...

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.

Pandemic boosts marijuana legalization support in New Jersey

By Brendan Bures

October 2, 2020 at 1:42 p.m.

Early signs indicate significant support for recreational marijuana legalization in New Jersey. One poll this...

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission has awarded initial approvals for 11 more companies to grow or process the drug.

Maryland picks more companies to grow, process medical cannabis

By Pamela Wood

October 5, 2020 at 1:44 p.m.

After more than a year of delays due to logistical errors and allegations of impropriety,...

Who says marijuana has to be smoked? A new line of cannabis-infused beverages will roll out in Illinois next summer.

By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz

October 2, 2020 at 1:42 p.m.

Illinoisans looking to drink their weed will soon have more cans to slide into their...

3 things to know about fall allergies and marijuana

By Fresh Toast

October 1, 2020 at 4:28 p.m.

From the first sneeze to the first snow, many around the nation experience the trials...

Colorado Governor Jared Polis makes a point about the increase in the state's new coronavirus cases over the past three weeks during a news conference Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado pardons over 2,700 people with marijuana convictions

By David Matthews

October 2, 2020 at 1:43 p.m.

Colorado governor Jared Polis granted full and unconditional pardons to those convicted of possessing an...

According to estimates, around 10% of people have an allergic reaction to marijuana. These can vary, with some doctors believing that piercing red eyes, runny nose, itchy skin, hives and sneezing could be some of the symptoms.

Are you allergic to marijuana?

By Fresh Toast

September 30, 2020 at 1:15 p.m.

Allergies are varied and misunderstood, with some people's immune systems being unable to process certain...

National Party leader Judith Collins speaks to media following the Newshub 2020 Leaders Debate at the Q Theatre on September 30, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Meanwhile in New Zealand: Leaders’ debate features laughter, compliments, marijuana admission

By Nelson Oliveira

September 30, 2020 at 1:15 p.m.

Hours after Americans uncomfortably watched two septuagenarian men exchange bitter insults in a chaotic presidential...

Thumb Coast CBD, which has stores in St. Clair and Southfield, sells gummy squares to parents from Detroit and nationwide seeking to lower anxiety levels.

CBD gummies are selling fast in stressful times: What to know as demand surges

By Detroit Free Press

September 29, 2020 at 1:58 p.m.

Mommies and daddies, faced with balancing work and teaching children at home amid a pandemic...