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.

Naperville’s medical pot dispensary open with new precautions during stay-at-home order

By Erin Hegarty

March 29, 2020 at 9:27 a.m.

Naperville's medical marijuana dispensary 3C Compassionate Care Center is open as an essential business under...

The second floor of marijuana company Verano's office in River North on March 26, 2019.

$850 million acquisition of Chicago marijuana company Verano Holdings called off

By Ally Marotti

March 27, 2020 at 10:54 a.m.

An $850 million deal to buy Verano Holdings has been terminated, marking the second high-dollar...

Shares in most of the big cannabis companies are up sharply this week following reports of a spike in demand as consumers attempt to stock up.

Cannabis stocks surge as virus shut-ins load up

By Associated Press

March 25, 2020 at 1:48 p.m.

Cannabis stocks are flying high as investors see green following a recent surge in marijuana...

Dispensaries in Alberta and British Columbia typically carry around 6 weeks of inventory in stores. By the end of last week, those same stores had just over 3 weeks of supply left.

Canadians are panic-buying marijuana — could coronavirus cause another shortage?

By Brendan Bures

March 24, 2020 at 4:27 p.m.

Inventory at Canadian cannabis stores are lower than ever due to increased sales, but officials...

NORML gives marijuana consumption safety guidelines during coronavirus outbreak

By Brendan Bures

March 24, 2020 at 4:26 p.m.

Marijuana users should participate in online happy hour sessions and routinely clean their smoking devices,...

The end goal for Agin and the team at Caliva is "to be able to provide seamless access to plant-based solutions for all consumers, regardless of where they are within their cannabis journey." Cannabis can be used for healing and wellness, and when customers find products that improve their lives, they are one step closer to that goal.

Is marijuana an ‘essential’ like milk or bread? Some states say yes

By The New York Times

March 24, 2020 at 9:35 a.m.

With the coronavirus pandemic spreading rapidly across the country, millions of Americans are being told...

According to a Twitter survey conducted by the health blog bodynutrition.org, Michigan residents are smoking marijuana more than any other state during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Michigan is smoking more marijuana than any other state during coronavirus pandemic, survey says

By Brandon Champion

March 23, 2020 at 4:22 p.m.

Quarantine caused by the global outbreak of COVID-19 is forcing people across the world to...

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo intended to legalize adult-use marijuana through the state budget this session, but the novel coronavirus outbreak may force the issue on the back burner.

Coronavirus may derail New York marijuana legalization

By Brendan Bures

March 24, 2020 at 1:39 p.m.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo intended to legalize adult-use marijuana through the state budget this...

Many users report positive and relaxed moods after consuming CBD, something that can help a lot when it comes to meditation.

5 Things you should know about CBD and meditation

By Fresh Toast

March 23, 2020 at 4:19 p.m.

Some of the achiest people in the world are the ones interested in trying meditation,...

Northlake voters favor allowing marijuana businesses within the city

By Steve Schering

March 23, 2020 at 2:16 p.m.

A majority of voters in Northlake said they favored allowing marijuana businesses to operate in...