NORML

JUNE 5, 2019

All of these FREE events will focus on rules and regulations of Amendment 2, now Article XIV, for patients and caregivers. These events will have a special topic each month and everyone will have time for Q&A. Our keynote speaker for the event was NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri. Callicoat, M.D.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The focus of the subsequent three meetings was the examination of conditions under consideration for addition to the list of debilitating conditions that are qualifying for participation in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP). To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 28, 2023

Inclement weather is always a risk when planning for outdoor events, but air quality safety hazards are not usually a concern event planners anticipate. However, because of central Illinois’ poor air quality, the Red, High, and Blue event, featuring Afroman, has been cancelled. The event is scheduled to start at 4:20 p.m.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual amendments to the law legislators have introduced.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA) is scheduled to host two events in September. The first event, the Future of Hemp in Illinois , will discuss the controversy surrounding D-8 products, the Farm Bill, and other industry insight. Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, located at 12927 Co. Saturday, September 30.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

9 House Bill 5633 , which would remove the “requirement that, in order to substantiate a patient’s medical condition, a patient must provide the name of the registered medical cannabis dispensing organization.” HB4465 is basically a protective tax rate amendment for medical patients. Smith introduced on Feb.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

From day one of publishing Illinois News Joint , the single issue brought to our attention the most by registered qualifying patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act has been the restrictions on how many plants a patient can grow. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit 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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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The explicit language barring patients from “smoking” would be removed. Patients and their caregivers could also apply for a permit to cultivate and process their own cannabis for their own personal medicinal use, with undetermined restrictions to be left to regulations put forth by the OCM.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Lawmakers from the 104th General Assembly have once again introduced bills and provisions that would benefit registered qualifying patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. In addition, Morgan introduced House Bill 2926 , a cannabis delivery bill for registered medical patients.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 23, 2019

but that some patients have also acknowledged use of cannabis products containing THC. At this time there is no specific product that has been implicated in these adverse events, but we at ASA wanted to reach out and remind consumers and patients to be aware of the products they are consuming.

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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. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. Small Batch, Big Love is scheduled for 4-7 p.m.

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Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 3, 2021

You'll also find a link to the new issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine, a free benefit to ASA members, that this month features important information about coping with breast cancer treatment.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Legislation is pending, Assembly Bill 2355, to protect registered medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination. Mississippi voters will receive the opportunity to vote this November on whether or not to allow medical marijuana for patients with debilitating medical conditions. AK resident? California. Mississippi.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Years later and after countless hours devoted by herself and other advocates at Virginia NORML, the state’s first medical cannabis dispensaries will finally begin opening dispensary doors to patients this summer. It concerned her that even as a registered patient, she could still be arrested.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR FY2025 goals include: Continue working with CROO and the legislature to pass legislation to expand access to cannabis for medical patients. Work with remaining conditional license-holders to transition to fully operational dispensaries serving both medical patients and adult use customers.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Patients, renters, the poor, people of color and women are still marginalized for their cannabis use, despite legalization,” said Martinez. Patients with incurable or chronic illnesses must be allowed by the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program to be issued a lifetime card if a qualifying physician recommends their cannabis use.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2019

NORML has previously written on the data showing a multi-directional association between cannabis and psychiatric illnesses, and we have cautioned that those predisposed to psychosis or other disorders may be at higher risk for adverse events. But it is not evidence that marijuana in any way causes the condition.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2025

According to the press release, the phased approach ensures a smooth and efficient migration across the supply chain and minimal disruption to cannabis medical patients and consumers. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. For News Joint Printing services, click here.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

Other priorities include expanding the decriminalization threshold and allowing medical cannabis access for patients at school. Patients First: Rallying to Fix Medical Marijuana in PA. On February 5 , Lehigh Valley NORML’s fourth MMJ Patients’ Rights Protest will take place in Harrisburg. Cal NORML / ASA Lobby Day.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

MAY 1, 2020

I’m a Florida medical marijuana patient, and use cannabis to treat my physical injuries(herniated disc, muscle spasms, pinched nerves) as well as my mental health(anxiety, depression, insomnia etc). In this article we will be reviewing their White Sunshine that’s available at Trulieve in 1/8th oz smokable flower. Great stuff.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 7, 2024

No data exists on how many registered medical patients are actively growing cannabis in Illinois. Though many reasons factor into the number of patients who grow and why, two trendlines that are heading in opposite direction may suggest more medical cannabis patients in Illinois are opting to grow their own medicine.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) You’ll join NORML members from around the country for a three-day event where you’ll learn about effective lobbying strategies, hear the latest scientific and political advancements and meet with Congressional offices to advocate for the end of marijuana prohibition.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The two new services include News Joint Events and News Joint Consulting. News Joint Cannabis Events is the cannabis-friendly events planning and consulting service from Illinois News Joint. Since adult-use legalization in Illinois, we have attended and/or participated in more than one hundred cannabis events.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 22, 2024

We’re one week away from the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention , and Illinois News Joint invites vendors and attendees to stop by Booth 221 for some free swag and learn about the array of services we provide for the Illinois cannabis industry, including News Joint Events, News Joint Printing, News Joint Bar Service, News Joint Consulting, and more.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

The federal government’s interference in this arena has stifled important medical research, interfered with doctors and patients making treatment decisions and harmed state-legal businesses. The idea of States’ Rights has been a central tenet of this movement and one that I believe will ultimately carry the day.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

In four years, the Illinois Cannabis Convention has grown into the largest cannabis industry B2B event in the state, with more than 150 exhibitors and an expected 3,000 total attendees over two days. Attendees to the Illinois Cannabis Convention patients, entrepreneurs, people just curious about cannabis, and more.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 2, 2024

Tickets for this legal consumption event can be purchased here. at the High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center (1321 North Park Road in West Peoria). To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. Doors open at 7 p.m.,

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 21, 2024

at the High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center (1321 North Park Road in West Peoria) Saturday, Aug. Tickets for this legal consumption event can be purchased here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 31, 2023

The cannabis-friendly events continue in Illinois, including the inaugural The Miracle In Mundelein set for next weekend. The Miracle In Mundelein is an outdoor two-day concert event in which on-site cannabis consumption will be allowed. The second day of the event follows on Sunday, Sept. in Mundelein.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) states in its data summary, “Looking ahead to Fiscal Year 2025, IDFPR has already begun its efforts to further expand access to cannabis both to consumers and medical patients.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The event is free and open to the public. The Red Door Meeting Place, located at 1629 Roosevelt Road in Broadview, is set to host the in-person event. The goal of the event is to educate, inform, and address questions or concerns about Illinois’ cannabis law. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 2, 2024

at the High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center (1321 North Park Road in West Peoria) Saturday, Aug. The event is set to show an outdoor movie, launch Enliven’s new infused popcorn line, and more. Tickets for this legal consumption event can be purchased here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Carbondale is set to host one of the most interesting cannabis-related events in Illinois, the Hemp Hops Shrooms festival. The 2 nd annual event offers a unique combination of education and entertainment with presentations, vendors, food trucks, artists, live music, and more. The festival is open to the public of all ages.

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NORML

MARCH 16, 2020

This means practicing social distancing as much as is feasibly possible, and also staying indoors to the largest extent you can — especially if you are among those who are most vulnerable, such as elderly medical cannabis patients. As a member of our NORML family, we earnestly care about your well-being.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 31, 2023

After a successful 420 Sesh Fest in April, Green Rose River North dispensary is scheduled to host another cannabis-friendly event. The event will host DJs, food trucks, demos, pop-up sales from Illinois’ cannabis brands, a Puff Bus, special Labor Day weekend sales, and other activities. The Weekend Sesh is scheduled for 11 a.m.-8

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