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‘A Very Long and Hard-Fought Battle:’ Inside One Company’s Quest to Secure Licenses in Illinois’ Adult-Use Cannabis Market

A court recently allowed High Haven to win five dispensary licenses in a corrective lottery. Now, the company is on a mission to secure a craft grow license.

Ascend Announces Several Social Impact Initiatives, Expungement Events

The company also announced key initiatives and charitable contribution milestones, including approximately $2 million in total donations.

nuEra Launches "Doobies For Boobies" Fundraiser to Benefit Illinois Breast Cancer Awareness Organizations

Throughout October, nuEra’s six dispensary locations will be donating $1 per unit sold of special edition cannabis flower pre-rolls and “Dubble Joint” infused pre-rolls.

Illinois Social Equity Advocates, Business Leaders Call on State Officials to Allow Them to Begin Operations, Address Other Concerns in Market

In response, deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell said in a segment with Chicago PBS station WTTW that state officials are working to issue social equity loans to qualifying business owners. He also said he has heard differing opinions from licensees about selling business equity.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Host Meeting to Examine Hemp’s Potential

The symposium will address various topics related to hemp fiber and seed crops and their produced products.

Illinois Cracks $1 Billion in Adult-Use Cannabis Sales So Far in 2022

The state’s retail market is humming along with a 16% increase in sales compared to 2021.

Illinois Awards Final Round of Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

Regulators have issued 185 total retail licenses to social equity applicants.

Cresco Labs Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results

Company reports 4% year-over-year revenue growth and 11% year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth; continues industry leadership with branded product performance and retail productivity.

Illinois' First Black-Owned Cannabis Brand 93 Boyz Puts Social Equity at the Forefront

American rapper and singer Vic Mensa is striving to provide education and equity for communities impacted by the war on drugs through 93 Boyz.

Illinois Issues Third Set of Conditional Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation awarded five additional licenses last week.

MariMed Acquires Fifth Adult-Use Dispensary License in Illinois

The dispensary license is for the BLS District #16, which is situated in the Central-Eastern part of Illinois, bordering Indiana.

Illinois Lawmaker Plans to File Legislation to Streamline Cannabis Regulations

Rep. Marcus Evans wants to create a cannabis commission mirrored after the state’s liquor and gaming commissions.

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