Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill
Gov. JB Pritzker endorses legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products, including delta-8, addressing safety and marketing concerns.
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Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation launched a new online licensing system this fall, the first...
State watchdog uncovers at least $7.2M in PPP fraud by state employees
A state watchdog uncovered $7.2M in fraudulent PPP claims by Illinois state employees, with over 275 cases under investigation.
Hemp growers push back against proposed new regulations
The Illinois Department of Agriculture postponed finalizing stricter hemp regulations after growers raised concerns about licensing and overpolicing.
Annual report shows gains in some areas of gambling may come at others’ expense
Illinois surpassed $2 billion in tax revenue last year from all types of gambling and the state lottery – a...
ADM stops carbon injection as its Decatur facility remains under federal scrutiny
ADM, a major agribusiness company, has temporarily paused carbon dioxide injections at its Decatur carbon sequestration plant after discovering another...
Illinois celebrates dispensary openings while manufacturers face significant challenges
Illinois’ cannabis market sees growth and diversity gains, but financial hurdles remain for small businesses entering the industry, according to...
As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flaws
New entrants to marijuana market still struggle against entrenched businesses
The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival.
Cairo, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling...
South suburban airport could bring over $1B in economic activity, per report
Local political leaders frustrated with parts the project, divisions remain on its future
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