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.

A Hindu holy man smokes marijuana during Shivaratri festival at the premises of Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Thousands light up joints during Hindu festival in Nepal

By Associated Press

February 21, 2020 at 4:36 p.m.

Hindu holy men were joined by devotees and the public Friday at a revered temple...

Donald Trump previously supported states considering marijuana legalization, but that could be changing.

Trump administration doubles down on anti-marijuana position

By Brendan Bures

February 21, 2020 at 4:34 p.m.

Analysts previously predicted Donald Trump might support marijuana legalization to boost his chances of re-election...

Burnt hemp: Lawsuit alleges Illinois fire destroyed $1.4 million worth of the marijuana cousin

By Ally Marotti

February 21, 2020 at 4:32 p.m.

Thousands of pounds of hemp allegedly went up in smoke last year at an Illinois...

What you should know about CBD massages

By Fresh Toast

February 20, 2020 at 2:11 p.m.

CBD massages are largely dependent on the place where you get them, but they're mostly...

With more California job applicants failing marijuana drug tests and being disqualified, legalization advocates and a legislator, are calling on the state to change employment laws.

Legal marijuana use still costs people jobs. A new California bill takes on the issue

By Los Angeles Times

February 20, 2020 at 2:14 p.m.

California voters legalized pot in 2016. But for many seeking jobs in state government, cannabis...

The 10 members of the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee voted unanimously against the bill, HB 20-1089.

Colorado won’t stop employers from firing workers for using weed off the clock

By Denver Post

February 20, 2020 at 2:09 p.m.

Colorado legislators decided Wednesday not to advance a bill that aimed to protect employees from...

Ald. Walter Burnett opposes plan for marijuana dispensary near Haymarket addiction treatment center

By Ally Marotti

February 20, 2020 at 4:01 p.m.

Saying he doesn't "want to be involved with anything that's going to cause people to...

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Greg Robinson (78) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

NFL free agents Greg Robinson, Quan Bray arrested with 157 pounds of weed

By Dennis Young

February 20, 2020 at 2:16 p.m.

Greg Robinson and Quan Bray hired an Uber driver to drive them from Los Angeles...

How does marijuana affect different parts of your brain?

By Dr. Jordan Tishler

February 19, 2020 at 4:37 p.m.

Marijuana — or indeed, any substance you introduce into your body — can have different...

Two women smoke cannabis vape pens at a party in Los Angeles. Major legal marijuana businesses in California are urging the state to adopt tougher safety rules for ingredients and devices used in vaping.

How safe do consumers really feel after recent vaping illness?

By Brendan Bures

February 19, 2020 at 4:36 p.m.

While the majority of consumers report feeling "safe" using vaping products, Google searches for "quit...