Akele Parnell

Illinois' cannabis landscape is experiencing a dynamic transformation, showcasing both significant milestones and persistent challenges in its journey toward inclusivity and expansion. Gov. Jay Robert "J.B." Pritzker (D), a driving force behind this evolution, is set to take center...

In last year alone, Illinois raked in half-billion dollars in marijuana taxes, more than any other, except for California. Nonetheless, even with such a developed market, Illinois still has social equity issues. Representatives of 17 organizations, the Alliance For Cannabis...

On Wednesday, Cannabis e-commerce and home delivery platform Lantern announced several changes in its leadership team. Meredith Mahoney, Lantern's president, was named co-founder and CEO, the Boston-based company disclosed. In addition, Katie Neer, who has served as head of industry affairs,...