Illinois News Joint

MARCH 21, 2025

Emerald Dispensary and Lounge , located at 660 East State Rd in Island Lake, will host the News Joint Scholarship Endowment inaugural fundraiser, a live Texas Hold em tournament, scheduled for 11 a.m.-8 Illinois News Joint invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, and ancillary businesses to participate in the fundraiser.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 16, 2025

Find Curaleaf on Instagram @curaleaf.illinois , Facebook , LinkedIn , X @Curaleaf_Inc , Linktree , and our Dispensary Directory. Our Skokie dispensary serves many local communities, including Evanston, Morton Grove, Niles, Wilmette, and Chicago’s northside neighborhoods. For other Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 19, 2024

Along with offering a rewards program (using points to take money off purchases), Cookies Bloomington partners with the Last Prisoner’s Project, sponsors local events, and donates to local food drives. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 21, 2024

Along with offering a rewards program (using points to take money off purchases), Cookies Peoria Heights sponsors local events and is part of the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

AuraLight Dispensary is located at 1350 N. And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. As a locally owned, independent dispensary, we are committed to exceptional customer service and meaningful community engagement.” For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. Orchard Rd. in Aurora, Illinois. on Sundays.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2024

Revolution Dispensary Moline, located at 4301 44th Ave. And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. Revolution Dispensary mission statement is, “Your journey to true cannabis wellness begins at Revolution Dispensary Moline, your destination for Revolution Cannabis.” Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-8 on Sundays.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 12, 2024

Open since 2016, the dispensary is located in LaSalle County, just 20 minutes from the national park and the Illinois River bluff. The friendly recreational and medical marijuana dispensary staff can help customers and patients select products that are right for them. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 10, 2024

Green Rose opened its third dispensary in the Chicago area Saturday, Aug. Green Rose Harwood Heights has a ready-to-go drive-thru window and will be prepared to become one of the first dispensaries to offer a drive-thru service as soon as Illinois changes the law to allow for it. For Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 29, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. Verilife dispensaries provide access to a diverse selection of quality cannabis products,” a Verilife spokesperson said. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 14, 2023

The new dispensary will be located near I-64 at Exit 130 on Koehler Road. The adult-use dispensary expects to bring 30-40 jobs to the local community. Terrabis has five existing dispensary locations and a product manufacturing facility headquartered in Missouri. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Revolution Dispensary Maryville , located at 2533 Vandalia St. And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. Revolution Maryville, the second Revolution Dispensary location in Illinois, serves the Maryville, Collinsville, and East St. For more Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here. Louis areas.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. The dispensary is also conveniently located to cater to out-of-town traffic. This dispensary is Alexander County’s first dispensary. “We For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 7, 2025

The Flower Expo is scheduled to host more than 160 dispensaries and 40 cannabis brands for its inaugural Illinois event in which Brands Meet Buyers at a high-vibe, consumption-friendly trade show. Flower Expo Illinois, a consumption-friendly event, is set for 12-10 p.m.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Hatch Wheeling is located at 1500 East Lake Cook Road in Wheeling and is a recreational only dispensary. For a live menu, click here or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about Hatch Wheeling here. The refreshing aspect of visiting Hatch dispensaries is that they are not integrated with a cultivator.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about Star Buds Riverside. In addition to the dispensary, Star Buds is the first in the state to go live with its craft grow facilities and has launched its Kaviar and Blaze brands in Illinois. For Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Veriheal team got a chance to see what the future of group smoke sessions may look like when Denver’s OASIS dispensary invited us out to their Master’s event. The Oasis Masters Event was hosted at Ant Life , a psychedelic art gallery including pieces made by actual ants.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Revenant Holdings announced this week the launch of its MAC 9 brand and Revenant Dispensary Launch Tour in Illinois. The tour features a series of meet-and-greet events at select dispensaries with Pro Bowler, two-time Super Bowl champion, and Chicago Bears legend, Jim McMahon. See the tour schedule below.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Illinois dispensaries sold 3,958,808 cannabis items in January 2025. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. After setting a new annual-sales total in 2024, Illinois kicked off 2025 with the highest January sales total since legalization. 2025 total monthly sales include: January: $140,191,240.27 March: $148,872,065.12

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, and ancillary businesses to participate in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser. May 17 at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge and is free to attend. For questions about the event, scholarships, and/or donations, contact Jason Brown at the above email.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. Green Rose has a large parking lot, and as an independent dispensary, Green Rose has the ability to offer one of the widest selections of cannabis brands and regular deals. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. Verilife Rosemont dispensary is close to multiple major thoroughfares, including I-90 and I-294, as well as the CTA Blue Line trains, Rosemont station, and O’Hare Airport. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 3, 2024

Applicants issued a conditional license will now have 365 days to build their dispensary and receive final approval from IDFPR for their Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization License. Dispensaries may only begin adult use cannabis sales once they receive their full license from IDFPR. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

for its second Small Batch, Big Love event to support the newest craft cannabis licensees in Illinois. CONTRACT CANNA – “Contract Canna is a one-stop shop, value-add business partner that works with brands, dispensaries, and cultivators, to expand, diversify, and improve the total Illinois market.”

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 15, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The post Dispensary Spotlight: Mystic Greenz Lincoln appeared first on Illinois News Joint. Birthday PreRoll Program, Flash Sale Days, and Kiosk Ordering.”

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about OKAY Cannabis Wheeling. Reservations are encouraged but spontaneous souls can be made right at the dispensary during your cannabis procurement. For more Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here. in Chicago.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 14, 2023

NuEra Cannabis is inviting the public to nuEra Chicago for its latest event to support the newest craft cannabis licensees in Illinois. CONTRACT CANNA – “Contract Canna is a one-stop shop, value-add business partner that works with brands, dispensaries, and cultivators, to expand, diversify, and improve the total Illinois market.”

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 30, 2024

For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The post Dispensary Spotlight: Cookies Pontoon Beach appeared first on Illinois News Joint. Other Cookies retail stores in Illinois include Cookies Bloomington and Cookies Peoria Heights.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In coordination with the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) and legislators, IDFPR has begun efforts to allow medical patients to receive their medical tax rate at any dispensary in Illinois. The industry is currently experiencing rapid growth with an over 100% increase in the number of dispensaries over the last two years.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently adopted amendments outlining various aspects of the adult use cannabis dispensary licensing process. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The new Subparts and Sections to Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, effective Aug.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2025

The implementation will start with transporter licenses and registered testing laboratories, followed by cultivation centers, craft growers, and infusers, and with dispensaries transitioning last. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Metrc has additional information and support available online here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2024

Since before adult-use legalization, the hundreds of thousands of qualified medical patients in Illinois have had only 55 dispensaries to chose from, and the lack of access to specific medical needs, especially in southern Illinois, has forced several patients to drive 2-hours or more to purchase medicine.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. The 4,ooo square-foot retail store built from the ground up on the property and is the first and only dispensary in Macon County. “We To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Mystic Greenz Olive Branch is set to open in summer of 2024.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 21, 2023

For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about OKAY Cannabis West Town. As an added bonus, points and rewards can be earned and redeemed, not only as the dispensaries but also at the Fifty/50 Group’s 20+ restaurants and bars across the Chicagoland area. Hours of operation are 8 a.m.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for information about OKAY Cannabis Evanston. Parking is available in the private lot behind the dispensary for guests of OKAY Cannabis Evanston and West Town Bakery. OKAY Cannabis Evanston is the third OKAY dispensary and West Town Bakery. on Fridays, 10 a.m.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2020

NORML Staff and NORML Chapters will be participating in the following virtual events: Los Angeles NORML: A NORML Party 50 Years in the Making. Seattle Hempfest: Livestream Event 1PM PT. Avoid unnecessary trips to dispensaries on 4/20, when they may be more crowded than usual and physical distancing may be more difficult.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

January 7, Star Buds officially opened its first dispensary in Illinois and, partnered with SB IL Grow LLC, became the first licensed predominantly black-owned cannabis business in the Prairie State. Star Buds dispensary is located at 7844 South Cicero Ave. For Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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