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Illinois' Cannabis Sales Surpass $1B By July, Setting New Record
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Illinois' Cannabis Sales Surpass $1B By July, Setting New Record
Tragic Shooting In Grand Crossing, Chicago: Two Women Killed, Three Boys Critically Injured
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Chicago Recent News

Chicago: Cultivate Festival To Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference With Gov Pritzker, What A Town!
Chicago, known for its rich musical heritage, progressive spirit and legal cannabis, is in the midst of its first annual Cultivate Festival, an event that redefines the intersection of music, marijuana and community.
Employee Poaching Controversy Heats Up Among Top US Cannabis Companies
In a legal battle between two of America's biggest cannabis companies, Cresco Labs Inc (OTC: CRLBF) has accused competitor Green Thumb Industries Inc (OTCQX: GTBIF)
Chicago, Rated 'Favorite' US City, Is Hosting Benzinga Cannabis Conference And Gov Pritzker Will Be There!
Chicago has been named one of the "World's Best" cities by Travel + Leisure Magazine, and for good reason. The Windy City has something to offer everyone, from history buffs to foodies to culture vultures.
Here's Why People Are Fleeing These 7 Big US Cities
A new study has revealed that Americans are leaving major U.S. cities and moving to smaller towns. 
Quick Travel Tips: 5 Of The Best Places To Visit In Chicago For 2023
Chicago, known as the "Windy City," is one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S. It is a city filled with rich history, dynamic architecture, vibrant culture and so much more.
The Secret Sauce Behind Successful Cannabis Investing: Meet Emily Paxhia Of Poseidon Asset Management
Emily Paxhia, co-founder and managing partner at Poseidon Investment Management will be sharing her insights on managing cannabis investment funds, access to capital and investing in cannabis during at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis
Sweet Home Chicago: Come For The Cannabis Conference, Stay For The Blues Brothers, The History And The Music!
It’s been over four decades since the release of the watershed film that spread Chicago’s soul sounds around the world when "The Blues Brothers" tore up the streets, the churches, the parks, the coffee shops, the hotels, the back alleys and most of the Windy City.
Elon Musk, You're Cordially Invited To The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference In Chicago, No Need To RSVP, See You There?
If Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk had not been having an ‘excruciating’ year, he might have had the good fortune to attend the very first Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Toronto in April 2018.
Several Reasons Why Not To Miss Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference In Chicago This Coming September
The first reason of all is that the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is being held in Chicago on Sept 13-14, which means several things including the Art Institute of Chicago. 
What To Expect On Killer Mike's New Show Tumbleweeds, And Has He Smoked With Bernie Sanders Yet?
Weedmaps WM Technology Inc (NASDAQ: MAPS) and hip hop star Killer Mike announced the launch of their new media project Tumbleweeds. The show will follow Killer Mike, real name Michael Render, exploring what show creators call "a new era of cannabis in America."
Annie Leibovitz Surveys Fashion Work In 'Wonderland' Book: 'I Believe In A Sense Of Place'
Photographer Annie Leibovitz’s fashion portraiture in Vogue may look a world apart from her photojournalism in the heady, rock ‘n’ roll 1970s at Rolling Stone magazine, yet in many ways her approach to an image is unchanged.
Jeff Bezos Makes $100M Donation To The Obama Foundation: Where The Money Is Going
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos has donated $100 million to the Obama Foundation, the philanthropy created by former President Barack Obama, in honor of the legacy of civil rights advocate and former Congressman John Lewi
In Logistics Warehousing, The Windy City Has The Wind At Its Back
In a scalding U.S. logistics real estate market, Chicago is not taking back seat heat to anyone.
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AxleHire Brings Its Last-Mile Delivery Service To Chicago Area
Fresh off a $20 million Series B funding round, last-mile delivery firm AxleHire has announced its expansion to the Chicagoland area. The expansion represents AxleHire's 10th sortation center. 
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Stream Wellbeing Announces Its Launch, Plans To Use Revenue To Help 'Inner-City Youth'
Stream Wellbeing has officially launched.
Cresco Labs CEO Discusses Cannabis Industry Challenges, Reaching Nationwide Customer Base
The main thing holding the cannabis industry back is access to capital, according to Cresco Labs Inc (OTCQX: CRLBF) CEO Charlie Bachtell.
AeroPay Secures Seed Round Financing
The financial technology company AeroPay has finalized a seed-funding round. The exact amount it raised was not disclosed. Continental Investors led the effort. The Chicago-based firm's portfolio includes e-commerce marketplace Drizly, publicly-traded financial technology company Sezzle, as well as WePay and LevelUp.
Cannabis Movers & Shakers: Target Capital, Folium, New Wave, Curaleaf, Cresco, Vibe, 22nd Century Group
Here’s the summary of the latest corporate shake-ups in the cannabis industry. Target Capital Names Two Directors Target Capital Inc., which is doing business as CBi2 Capital, named Ron Hozjan and Theo Zunich, its Directors.
How Windy City Cannabis Is Breathing New Life Into Chicago's Weed Street
Windy City Cannabis is bringing more to Chicago's Lincoln Park than just pot products. The company, which recently opened a recreational-only dispensary on nearby Weed Street, is creating jobs and giving back to the local community.
Echo Global Logistics Employee In Chicago Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Cresco Obtains Zoning Approval For Dispensary In Chicago's River North Neighborhood
Emergency Medical Supply Penny Stock Surges Amid Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak
As Illinois Legalizes Marijuana, Cook County Prosecutor Vacates Over 1,000 Low-Level Cannabis Convictions