Illinois hemp

Illinois hemp growers and advocates have pressed pause on a set of proposed state regulations they say threaten the survival of small and minority-owned businesses in the industry. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and a legislative committee announced a 45-day delay in finalizing the...

Illinois lawmakers concluded this year's regular spring legislative session without deciding on cannabis and hemp bills recently approved by the state Senate. This is the second year in a row marijuana legislation was overlooked, writes Crain's Chicago's John Pletz. A hemp-focused measure that...