Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit against nine major multistate cannabis operators, alleging illegal cartels and shelf-space quotas designed to crush local competition and inflate prices.
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From Sold-Out Baked Bingos to Being Trespassed: When Speaking Up Comes With a Price
After nearly a year of sold-out Baked Bingo events, a peaceful resignation led to a cease and desist banning one Couch Lock’d owner from three properties.
Does It Mill Better? Putting Fresh, Sticky Flower From Nomad’s Mandarin Butter Through the Flower Mill
Midwest Dazed puts Nomad’s fresh, sticky Mandarin Butter living-soil flower through the Flower Mill in the first “Does It Mill Better?” test.
Illinois Adult-Use Dispensaries Can Now Apply to Sell Medical Cannabis Under New State Program
Illinois adult-use dispensaries can now apply to sell medical cannabis at the lower medical tax rate. Here’s what the new Section 15-37 license means for dispensaries and patients.
Can You Fly With Medical Cannabis Now? What the TSA’s 2026 Update Actually Means
TSA now lists medical marijuana as permitted in carry-on and checked bags. Here’s what the 2026 TSA cannabis travel rules mean for medical patients flying in the U.S.
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Probationers Cannot Be Automatically Banned From Using Cannabis Under Federal Law
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that courts cannot automatically ban cannabis use during probation based solely on federal marijuana laws. The unanimous decision strengthens protections for Michigan cannabis consumers and could reshape probation policies statewide.
New Buffalo Township Advances Revocation Proceedings Against Trap Stars Dispensary
New Buffalo Township officials have scheduled a second hearing to consider revoking the Special Land Use permit for Trap Stars dispensary following allegations involving compliance violations, transaction reporting, and operating hours. The hearing is set for July 20 and could have major implications for cannabis businesses operating in Southwest Michigan.
Medical Cannabis Reciprocity by State: Where Illinois Medical Card Holders Can Buy Cannabis in 2026
Wondering where you can use your Illinois medical marijuana card while traveling? Learn which states offer medical cannabis reciprocity, what restrictions apply, and how Illinois medical patients can access dispensaries, save money, and legally purchase cannabis outside the state.
Illinois Cannabis Patients and Consumers See Major Wins as Governor Pritzker Signs New Reform Bill
Expanded Recreational Allotments, Extended Dispensary Hours, and a Path for Medical Tax Access at More Locations
Chicago Proposal Would Increase Penalties for Cannabis Use Near Schools and Parks
A proposed Chicago ordinance would increase penalties for cannabis consumption and sales near schools, parks, and Safe Passage routes. Critics argue the measure represents a step backward for cannabis reform, raising concerns about enforcement, criminalization, and the lack of legal cannabis consumption lounges in the city.
Illinois HB 5784 Could Expand Medical Cannabis Access, Lower Costs, and Improve Patient Rights
Illinois HB 5784 aims to improve medical cannabis access by allowing drive-through pickup, extended dispensary hours, higher possession limits, and tax relief for patients statewide.
Jeeter Strawberry Sour Diesel Mini Jeeter Review | Illinois Launch
Jeeter infused pre-rolls have officially landed in Illinois. Here’s my honest review of the Strawberry Sour Diesel Mini Jeeter after trying it at the launch event at Stash in Orland Hills.
Illinois Cannabis Arrests Rise After Legalization Report Finds Highest Rate Among Legal States
A new report reveals Illinois is the only legal cannabis state where possession arrests are increasing, with the highest per capita arrest rate in the country despite legalization.
Superflux Lemon Cream Cookies Review: 4g Live Sugar Bucket from Windy City Cannabis
A full review of Superflux Lemon Cream Cookies live sugar, a sativa-leaning Lemon Tree x Dosidos cross testing at 90.87% THC and 7.56% terpenes. Picked up in a 4g bucket from Windy City Cannabis in Posen, Illinois, this concentrate delivers strong lemon flavor, smooth dabs, and an uplifting euphoric high.
Dispensary 33 Workers Ratify First Union Contract With Teamsters Local 777
Workers at Chicago’s Dispensary 33 have unanimously ratified their first five-year union contract with Teamsters Local 777, securing higher wages, improved healthcare benefits, and stronger workplace protections for cannabis retail employees.