Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump By Gene Johnson April 24, 2026 at 8:41 a.m. President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is...
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift By Gene Johnson April 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana...
Illinois awards $32M to cannabis companies, but some are still struggling to open By Robert McCoppin April 21, 2026 at 5:13 p.m. Illinois is offering $32 million in loans to social equity cannabis companies, but some are...
Federal push to relax marijuana classification should help the industry in Illinois. But the effects for consumers may take time. By Robert McCoppin December 23, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The new proposed federal classification of marijuana would allow more research, and would let cannabis...
President Donald Trump signs order that would reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug By Lindsay Whitehurst December 18, 2025 at 1:29 p.m. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a less...
Sweeping ban on hemp products in Chicago advances in City Council By Jake Sheridan December 3, 2025 at 5:28 p.m. Proponents of the hemp product ban argue it would make Chicago safer by speeding up...
End of federal shutdown includes nationwide ban on hemp products that get people high By Robert McCoppin November 13, 2025 at 8:05 a.m. As Congress took action to resume government operations, the legislation included a late provision to...
Today in Chicago History: Medical marijuana sold legally in Illinois for first time By Kori Rumore November 9, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 9, according...
Mayor Brandon Johnson tries to beat state to taxing hemp with plan that adds age limit By Jake Sheridan October 29, 2025 at 4:41 p.m. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s effort to regulate the marijuana-like products for sale in stores around Chicago...
Gov. JB Pritzker warns he may take executive action to ban or regulate hemp products that get users high By Robert McCoppin September 17, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he may issue an executive order to ban or regulate intoxicating...
Should retired police be able to sell marijuana? Alderman says no, blocks dispensary By Jake Sheridan September 3, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Ald. Andre Vasquez cited "fundamental justice concern" with former police officers getting to legally sell...
Growing debate: Cannabis growers want the option of cultivating outside, but state regulators keep trying to stop it By Robert McCoppin September 4, 2025 at 8:52 a.m. Most legal cannabis in Illinois is grown without the sun, wind, rain, or even, in...
Morton Grove wants to ban THC, kratom products in the village. But leaders say statewide ‘uniform regulation’ is more effective. By Alan Kozeluh June 26, 2025 at 2:08 p.m. The Morton Grove Village Board voted to table consideration of a proposed ordinance change that...