Illinois Cannabis

Rapper Future's Weed Products Now Available In Illinois, Here's Where To Find Them
Planet 13 Expands With 30 New Dispensaries: What's The Secret To Higher Margins?
Illinois Breaks Barriers With 100th Social Equity Cannabis Dispensary
Planet 13 Expands With 30 New Dispensaries: What's The Secret To Higher Margins?
Illinois Breaks Barriers With 100th Social Equity Cannabis Dispensary
Illinois Has The 'Most Diverse Cannabis Business Ownership' In The Country, Opens 100th Social Equity Shop
Cannabis Concentrates Brands With Strong Growth: Acquisition Targets Amid Industry Consolidation

Illinois Cannabis Recent News

Illinois Cannabis Sales Are Down In Q1, But Year-On-Year Figures Are Up, Analyst Says: Cresco Labs, Green Thumb, Curaleaf Must Adapt
Illinois cannabis market shows a 4% decline in sales, but a 6% increase year-on-year. Major operators like Cresco Labs and Green Thumb Industries are adapting to the competitive landscape through brand distribution and operational efficiency. Learn more at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on Oct. 8-9 in Chicago.
Method Man's Weed Products Arrive In Illinois, Here's Where To Find Them
TICAL Official, a cannabis brands led by Method Man, a rapper, actor and entrepreneur, announced on Friday its adult-use availability in Illinois. That's in partnership with Flora Arbor LLC, launching with the Judgement Day, Love Jones, and The Method lyrical edition strains."Illinois is the third largest cannabis market in the US and we're honored to be the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of TICAL Official products in Illinois," Anthony Carpino, CEO of Flora Arbor, said. "We plan on launching TICAL with Black-owned, minority-owned, and female-owned dispensaries."
Illinois Cannabis Industry Shows Modest Gains In May Sales Figures
Illinois cannabis sales in May increased slightly from April, with yearly growth continuing. Medical cannabis sales saw a slight decline.
Maryland, Ohio And Illinois Defy The Trend In M&A Activity: What Investors Can Learn
Despite an overall decline in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across the cannabis industry, a few states are bucking the trend, showcasing growth and resilience.
Illinois' April Cannabis Sales Reach $144.5M, Marking 9.5% Year-Over-Year Growth
Illinois adult-use cannabis sales hit $144.5M in April, marking 9.5% YOY growth. Learn about the market's growth and legislative challenges.
Illinois Lawmakers Fail To Update Cannabis Laws, Non-Profit Argues 'Corporate Greed' Played A Role
Vermont Gov. Scott Opposes Drug Safe Consumption Sites, Virginia's Cannabis 'Surveillance System' And More Updates
Vermont state's House of Representatives recently gave a green light to a measure this week that would set up a psychedelic-assisted therapy working group. Its eight members would be tasked with providing recommendations on regulation of legal access to substances like psilocybin and MDMA. In Virginia, officials are trying to keep cannabis off teens' and children's hands. In a recent letter to health care providers State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton raised concerns around numerous reports of minors getting sick from products containing CBD and THC. According to a report by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services obtained by Kansas City Star, nearly 2000 Kansans are holders of a medicinal marijuana license in Missouri.Illinois lawmakers have introduced a measure that seeks to regulate hemp-derived THC, including delta-8.
Colorado, New Hampshire Send Cannabis Bills To Governors, Illinois' Social Equity Licenses And Updates From Kansas And Montana
Colorado: Bipartisan Cannabis Bill To Streamline Regulations Heading To Governor 
$581M In Deals: Top States Draw Major Cannabis Investments Despite Market Downturn
In the latest report from Viridian Capital Advisors, investment trends in the U.S. cannabis industry show a marked decrease, despite significant capital inflows in leading states such as California, New York and Massachusetts.
Who's Winning In Weed? Analyst Looks At Cannabis Market's Big Players, Where Are The Best Bets?
In the first quarter of 2024, the cannabis sector faces a mixed economic landscape with a notable sequential decline in sales across several states.
Illinois Cannabis Sales Hit Near-Record In March With $174.8M, Up Nearly 10% From Feb
Illinois adult-use cannabis sales for March reached $148.9 million, up 9.81% from February. Explore all figures and more insights here!
Cannabis Brands Leading Market Expansion In East & Midwest: A Look At Prices And Trends
In a recent sector analysis by Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic & Associates, key trends across four Eastern states are dissected to understand the brand landscape of the cannabis market.
MariMed Is On A Roll: Partners With Two Iconic Music Venues In Boston, Acquires Another Illinois Cannabis Dispensary
Multi-state marijuana operator MariMed has closed the acquisition of Allgreens Dispensary, LLC on Tuesday, April 9, its fifth dispensary in Illinois. The Massachusetts-based company said the green light from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation for the license transfer and subsequent closing of the acquisition, allows MariMed to fully consolidate the financial results of the company's Thrive-branded dispensary in Casey, Illinois. Previously, the dispensary has been operated under a managed services agreement. The move comes on the heels of MariMed's last week's acquisition of the operating assets of Our Community Wellness & Compassionate Care Center in Prince George's County in Maryland. Jon Levine, MariMed's CEO and one of the speakers at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference next week, said "maximizing our footprint there [in Maryland] has long been one of our top strategic priorities."
Level Up Your Cannabis Experience: Join Verano's New Cabbage Club
Verano Holdings has kicked off Cabbage Club, a national cannabis membership club. Cabbage Club will Initially be available in Verano's 13 Zen Leaf dispensaries in New Jersey and Illinois. The company plans to expand this novelty across its 138 dispensaries in 13 states Interestingly, Verano is not just present in states that sell medical cannabis, but recreational as well. It is already established in Maryland where weed sales got underway this past July. There, the company holds four Zen Leaf retail locations as well as a cultivation and processing facility in Jessup. Darren Weiss, Verano's president, who's been sharing his valuable business tips at Beniznga's cannabis events on several occasions, said Verano sees "a significant opportunity for cannabis businesses" in Maryland.
Here's Where To Buy Legal Weed: New Stores Launching Cannabis Sales Ahead Of 4/20, Part 1
Cannabis sales in Illinois seem to be thriving. In 2023, the licensed cannabis retailers sold more than $1.6 billion worth of cannabis, marking the third consecutive year of substantial growth in this sector. As a result, the burgeoning market will continue to expand in 2024. MariMed announced earlier this month the opening of its permanent and much "bigger" Thrive dispensary in Casey. As talks around possible recreational legalization heat up in Florida, several companies expanded their retail footprints statewide. Three cannabis companies opened store in the state, including Trulieve, Green Thumb and AYR Wellness.As New Jersey is paving its way toward reaching $1 billion in cannabis sales in 2024, two businesses recently opted to launch cannabis sales, including C3 Industries and Holistic Re-Leaf. Pennsylvania cannabis patients can make their purchases at two new storefronts, by PharmaCann Inc.and Cresco Labs.
Unpacking The $58B Cannabis Market Boom, BDSA Forecasts For 2028
Discover BDSA's $58B cannabis market forecast for 2028, driven by US growth and emerging markets, as detailed by analyst Mitchel-Chesebro.
Grown Rogue Sets Sights On Illinois Cannabis Market With Strategic Expansion
Grown Rogue expands into Illinois with a strategic partnership and a new facility, targeting the booming craft cannabis market.
[Video] Cannabis Industry's 2024 Outlook: Expert Analysis From Highway 33 Capital Advisory
Illinois Weed Scorecard, Super Bowl Edition: Market Leaders, Store Surge And Sales Analysis
Illinois' booming cannabis market is under the microscope in Pablo Zuanic's latest report from Zuanic & Associates. With dispensary numbers on the rise, how are multi-state operators (MSOs) adapting amidst political changes and industry buzz?
Biden Admin Official Denies Cannabis Shift Rumors, Gen-Zers Say They Can Drive Stoned, FLA Caps Weed Strength & More Updates
A Top Weed Stock Under The Radar: Strong Growth, Cash Flow Savings And Low-Value Market Position
Zuanic & Associates' senior analyst Pablo Zuanic offers a detailed analysis of MariMed Inc. (OTC: MRMD), underscoring its promising trajectory in the cannabis sector and its potential to become a top Multi-State Operator (MSO).
2024 Oscars Of Marijuana Equity: Analyst Nominations Spotlight Key State Performers
In his latest cannabis sector equity report, senior analyst Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic & Associates offers a detailed examination of the cannabis sector's landscape in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Pritzker Administration Celebrates As Cannabis Sales In Illinois Soar To New Heights, Exceeding $1.6B
Illinois's cannabis sales have surpassed $1.6 billion in 2023, marking the third consecutive year of substantial growth in this sector.