On March 20, 2018, during a state primary voting cycle, Cook County (which includes the city of Chicago) residents voted on a non-binding referendum addressing the legalization of recreational cannabis in the State of Illinois. READ MORE
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Cook County voters’ support of recreational cannabis in non-binding referendum promising for future of Illinois cannabis
March 26, 2018
Despite political uncertainty, Illinois judge orders expansion of medical cannabis
January 19, 2018
Despite a recent setback for the cannabis industry at the federal level, an Illinois judge has ordered that intractable pain be added to the state's list of conditions approved for medical cannabis treatment, potentially widening the patient pool for cannabis. READ MORE
The cannabis industry: how big will it get?
November 20, 2014
Overall, industry experts are predicting that the size of the national market for legalized cannabis will exceed the November 2010 predictions of Harvard economist (and Cato Institute affiliate) Jeffrey Miron, who previously put the size of the marijuana market at $14 billion. READ MORE
Illinois defines metrics for medical cannabis applicants
August 11, 2014
Cannabis industry hopefuls in Illinois are poised to begin the application process after the three state agencies administering Illinois’ medical marijuana law released long-awaited metrics on Aug. 8. READ MORE
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