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Products

Laganja Estranja's Cannabis Line Launches at Chicago's First Queer-Owned Dispensary

Drag performer Laganja Estranja debuts her first cannabis line at Chicago's SWAY Dispensary May 16, with nuEra Cannabis cultivating the sativa blend that's built to outlast typical Pride Month product cycles.

May 9, 2026

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Business

Illinois Allocates $32M in Loans to Social Equity Cannabis Operators

Illinois approved $32 million in low-interest loans for social equity cannabis businesses, addressing capital barriers that have prevented most license winners from opening. The funding targets craft growers and dispensaries in a market dominated by large operators.

Apr 23, 2026

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Legislation

Illinois Social Equity Lottery Faces Final Legal Challenge

Illinois appellate court hears arguments in final lawsuit challenging the state's social equity cannabis licensing lottery, with rejected applicants claiming the state failed to deliver on promises made when recreational marijuana was legalized in 2019.

Apr 13, 2026

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Business

Illinois Cannabis Revenue Drops 13% as Price Competition Intensifies

Illinois cannabis sales fell 13% to $1.5B in 2024 even as unit sales hit 58M items, highlighting intensifying price competition in the maturing market.

Feb 23, 2026

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Business

Illinois Cannabis Sales Data Returns After Metrc System Transition

Illinois released November and December cannabis sales data Friday, ending a months-long reporting gap caused by the state's transition to the Metrc tracking system.

Feb 2, 2026

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