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.

Marijuana plants in their second week of cultivation.

700 weed applicants, 21 finalists: Some hopefuls aren’t happy about who’s still in the running for Illinois’ 75 marijuana dispensary licenses

By Ally Marotti

September 8, 2020 at 2:31 p.m.

When Illinois put 75 licenses to operate recreational marijuana dispensaries up for grabs earlier this...

An investigation into the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission found "no evidence of bias or undue influence in the 2019 license application review process." Marijuana plants are shown Feb. 11, 2020, in Mount Sterling, Illinois.

Investigation finds no bias in Maryland’s cannabis license award process

By Phil Davis

September 4, 2020 at 4:14 p.m.

An investigation into the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission found "no evidence of bias or undue...

New study reveals over 90% of rolling papers contain heavy metals

By Fresh Toast

September 4, 2020 at 11:31 a.m.

An analysis conducted on rolling papers showed that there was at least one heavy metal...

Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a food trend in 2019, with restaurants and bars adding CBD-infused and -topped items to their menus. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) it's illegal to sell food and beverages with CBD or THC at the federal level. In response, local and state governments began taking action. For example, New York City health officials announced a ban on businesses using CBD in food and drinks. Meanwhile, other states like Maine have passed laws to allow the use of CBD in food products. A California bill about legalizing CBD in foods, beverages and cosmetics is on hold until 2020 but could pave the way for other states to consider similar measures.

Nevada judge rules state pot licensing process can go ahead

By Associated Press

September 4, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge ruled Thursday the state's marijuana licensing process can...

Is pure CBD the most medicinal part of cannabis?

By Fresh Toast

September 3, 2020 at 1:15 p.m.

The word on the street is that cannabidiol (CBD) is the most medicinal part of...

While young adults are still the largest consumers of cannabis in the U.S., the rise in older adult use and seniors concerns some researchers.

3 things older adults using marijuana should be cautious of

By Fresh Toast

September 3, 2020 at 1:11 p.m.

Now that marijuana has earned legal status across different states, it has gone through a...

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30 things to know about CBD before you try it

By Active Times

November 18, 2020 at 4:22 p.m.

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is all the rage these days. Still, there's much you should know...

The state has finished scoring applications for 75 dispensary licenses, and plans to award the licenses in a lottery later this month.

Illinois will award 75 marijuana dispensary licenses in lottery, ending a monthslong delay

By Ally Marotti

September 4, 2020 at 1:37 p.m.

Illinois plans to award 75 recreational marijuana dispensary licenses in a lottery in late September,...

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.

House will vote to remove cannabis from the federal list of controlled substance during September work period

By Brendan Bures

September 2, 2020 at 3:59 p.m.

A chamber of Congress will vote to remove cannabis from the federal list of controlled...

A community meeting was held on reparations at the First Church of God in Evanston on December 11, 2019, as pictured in this file photo.

In Chicago suburb marijuana tax revenues will be used to fund reparations. Officials see home-buying help and a new STEM school as priorities.

By Genevieve Bookwalter

September 2, 2020 at 3:54 p.m.

In Illinois, Evanston reparations efforts could include a new STEM school and a series of...