Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

Altius was the recipient of the third of almost 200 new adult use cannabis dispensaries set to open in 2023 and beyond. Altius is an adult-use dispensary but offers registered medical patients 20% discount on all purchases. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. to to 10 p.m. on Sundays.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its October 2023 medical cannabis sales totals of $26,244,555.82, the first uptick since March 2023. Total 2023 retail sales by licensed medical cannabis dispensaries have totaled $271,357,790.69. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2025

The 2024 totals dropped nearly $40 millions from the 2023 totals of $324,792,664.73. The 2023 totals dropped nearly $29 million from the 2022 totals of $353,601,178.56. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 59,441 unique patients, who purchased 1,308,958 grams of dry cannabis. 2023 Yearly Totals: $353,601,178.56

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released its November 2023 medical cannabis sales totals of $25,582,066.92. Illinois licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 62,489 unique patients, who purchased 1,274,387 grams of dry cannabis. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42 February: $26,652,042.97

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While Illinois’ adult-use cannabis market continues to set records, the monthly cannabis sales totals for Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Patient Program continues to decline. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 63,017 unique patients, who purchased 1,261,924 grams of dry cannabis. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its July 2023 medical cannabis sales totals late today. Despite an upward trend and recent record totals for adult-use sales, medical cannabis sales continued its downward trend since March 2023. July 2023 medical cannabis sales totaled $26,844,669.58. March: $29,018,805.60

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 1, 2024

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 62,864 unique patients, who purchased 1,360,599 grams of dry cannabis. Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $129,966,963.40, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,507,427,930.76. 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 58,577 unique patients, who purchased 1,221,636 grams of dry cannabis. Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $276,507,158.52, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,818,502,824.62. 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 5, 2024

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 60,401 unique patients, who purchased 1,265,482 grams of dry cannabis. Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $$188,831,154.06, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,633,472,736.20. 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 10, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its April 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 65,052 unique patients, who purchased 1,257,499 grams of dry cannabis. The current total number of active patients in the MCPP program as of April 30, 2023, is 137,498.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released its August 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. In August, dispensaries served the exact same amount of patients as the previous month but with lower overall sales numbers, continuing a downward trend since March 2023. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 6, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its June 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 63,537 unique patients, who purchased 1,264,882 grams of dry cannabis. For 2023, monthly totals continue to hover around $27-$28 million. in dry flower sales and $14,242,433.73

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 29, 2024

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 60,179 unique patients, who purchased 1,251,318 grams of dry cannabis. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 60,906 unique patients, who purchased 1,243,042 grams of dry cannabis. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 2, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its May 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 63,537 unique patients, who purchased 1,243,558 grams of dry cannabis. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 63,537 unique patients, who purchased 1,243,558 grams of dry cannabis.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 5, 2024

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 62,518 unique patients, who purchased 1,343,762 grams of dry cannabis. Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $99,268,930.28, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,441,143,301.70. 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 5, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released March 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 64,642 unique patients, who purchased 1,260,401 grams of dry cannabis. March 2023 total sales were more than the previous two months, but well below totals of $35,688,321.20

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 12, 2024

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 61,066 unique patients, who purchased 1,294,650 grams of dry cannabis. Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $$219,974,409.95, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,697,827,191.27. 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 60,593 unique patients, who purchased 1,323,604 grams of dry cannabis. Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $249,702,549.44, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,759,016,364.50. 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 58,928 unique patients, who purchased 1,265,151 grams of dry cannabis. Total wholesale sales by cultivation centers hit $304,884,896.54, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers equaled $3,880,065,782.94. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 9, 2023

Four Illinois House bills involving cannabis oversight and regulations were assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Effective July 1, 2023.” was filed on January 25, 2023, assigned to the Rules Committee January 25, 2023, and then assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Evans, Jr. ,

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 59,467 unique patients, who purchased 1,322,044 grams of dry cannabis. Total wholesale sales by cultivation centers hit $332,102,496.00, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers equaled $3,939,048,110. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school. DE resident? GA resident?

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 10, 2023

We have both been involved with cannabis cultivation for years and wanted to create an environment for local growers, enthusiasts, med patients and anybody else who wants to learn about cultivation,” Ryan said. We have a lot of things we’re currently planning for the 2023 year,” Ryan said.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 10, 2025

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 54,883 unique patients, who purchased 1,151,194 grams of dry cannabis. Total wholesale sales by cultivation centers in 2025 hit $53,377,743.10, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers finished at $4,116,822,275.07. 2023 Yearly Totals: $353,601,178.56

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 14, 2024

In early December 2023, the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules stated that the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) permanently authorization curbside pickup for medical cannabis cardholders. Kimberly A. Lightford introduced SB3922 April 9.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 19, 2024

7, 2023, and serves recreational consumers. Cookies Bloomington offers 25% discount to qualified medical patients, as well as a 10% discount for seniors, Veterans, and students. Cookies Bloomington is located at 1006 JC Parkway, Suite 108, in Bloomington, Illinois. The retail store opened Dec. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-9

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Then we travel to Mississippi, where medical marijuana sales will begin in January 2023. The process of awarding the licenses involves different types of establishments and different types of applicants, but state officials anticipate that lounges will open in early 2023. NEVADA RESCHEDULING. MISSISSIPPI.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 21, 2024

9, 2023, and serves recreational consumers. Cookies Peoria Heights offers 25% discount to qualified medical patients, as well as a 10% discount for seniors, Veterans, and students. Cookies Peoria Heights is located at 1209 East War Memorial Drive in Peoria Heights, Illinois. The retail store opened Dec. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-9

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 6, 2024

In 2023, after a peak in March, monthly totals declined until December 2023, with a slight bump in October. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 61,757 unique patients, who purchased 1,329,855 grams of dry cannabis. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 6, 2023

The 2023 Illinois Cannabis Conference provided a clear sign that Illinois is poised for growth. Overall, NECANN’s 2023 Illinois Cannabis Conference provided both a personally enriching experience and a noteworthy indication of the industry’s trajectory. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 9, 2023

After reporting that Illinois adult-use cannabis prices were highest in the country , we decided to publish a 3-Part Series highlighting how recreational legalization in Illinois has affected price per gram for medical patients. in July 2023. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 21, 2023

Ford , “Provides that premises may be shared between up to 3 craft growers, an infuser organization, a cultivation center, a dispensing organization, or any combination thereof, provided that specified requirements are met.” House Bill 0025 , also sponsored by Ford, “Raises specified square footage requirements for craft growers.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 14, 2023

Starting in 2023, we have taken another step closer to that goal with our first employee hire. While in Colorado, he immersed himself into the cannabis industry by visiting dispensaries, cultivation centers, speaking with industry professionals, and growing his own cannabis. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia signed legislation into law that will allow medical cannabis oil to be administered to patients on school property. DE resident? HI resident?

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

She also signed bills to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients while at school, and a broader medical expansion bill that adds several new qualifying conditions and patient protections. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 22, 2023

The Cannabis Science Center invites all indoor production enthusiasts and professionals to the 2023 symposium that is themed “Controlled Environment Agriculture.” To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. The Hemp/Cannabis Symposium is set for Sept. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 14, 2023

The retail store will feature small-batch cultivated strains, handcrafted edibles, and other innovative offerings. ENLIVEN – “Enliven, a social equity, woman-owned, and Veteran-owned company, began sales in Illinois May 2023. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. Friday, August 18.

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