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.

Gov. Ricketts has spoken out against medical cannabis on multiple occasions.

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts claims there’s ‘no such thing as medical marijuana’

By Brendan Bures

September 1, 2020 at 3:26 p.m.

A voter-approved initiative to legalize medical cannabis in Nebraska will appear on the November ballot,...

Just like the makers of any health products that are not regulated by the FDA, CBD product sellers are not allowed to make outrageous claims that so-and-so product will cure your health problem. Be on the lookout for language that might just be a scam.

Warsaw zoo tests effect of hemp oil on elephants’ stress

By Associated Press

August 31, 2020 at 12:59 p.m.

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Scientists at Warsaw's zoo have been taking blood, saliva and other...

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University of South Carolina researchers think THC in marijuana could treat deadly COVID complication

By Lucas Daprile

August 31, 2020 at 1:55 p.m.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Top University of South Carolina researchers think the chemical in marijuana that...

Nicole Vaughn, 31, of Wonder Lake, exhales Revolution Cannabis Turbo Lemon Cake as she tests products for the Cannabis Cup at her home on Aug. 27, 2020.

Cannabis Cup gets underway for the first time in Illinois

By Robert McCoppin

August 28, 2020 at 3:28 p.m.

The Olympics of cannabis is underway in Illinois. The Cannabis Cup, well-known in the weed...

Trulieve a Medical Marijuana dispensery in Orlando Florida Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (Red Huber/Staff Photographer)

Florida allows edible medical marijuana products, but nothing that looks like treats for kids

By News Service of Florida

September 2, 2020 at 3:53 p.m.

TALLAHASSEE — Animal crackers and gummy bears are off the table, but Florida medical marijuana...

Customers line up Jan. 1, 2020, down Milwaukee Avenue outside MOCA Modern Cannabis in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, on the first day of legal recreational marijuana sales in Illinois. MOCA is being acquired by a New York City-based company.

NYC weed company is acquiring MOCA dispensaries in Chicago, says it isn’t done buying Illinois marijuana shops

By Ally Marotti

August 28, 2020 at 10:14 a.m.

MOCA Modern Cannabis' two Chicago marijuana dispensaries are being acquired by a New York City-based...

Dermatologists chime in on effectiveness of CBD beauty products

By Fresh Toast

August 25, 2020 at 2:09 p.m.

CBD is a popular skincare additive, with many brands creating expensive products that highlight the...

The proposed home to a Pharmacann cannabis dispensary at 12-14 W. Maple St. near Mariano Park in the Gold Coast on July 13, 2020.

Not everyone wants weed: Chicago rejects plans for pot shop near Gold Coast, showing marijuana sentiment can change by the block

By Ally Marotti

August 25, 2020 at 2:08 p.m.

Chicago rejected plans for a recreational marijuana shop near the Gold Coast early Saturday morning,...

3 Ways CBD can help seniors

By Fresh Toast

August 24, 2020 at 3:29 p.m.

CBD is used by people of all ages, but seniors are a demographic that can...

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What a new study has to say about heart health and cannabis

By Fresh Toast

August 24, 2020 at 3:29 p.m.

As cannabis continues to become legal all over the United States, more and more research...