A 20-year-old Wheaton man was driving while high when he crashed head-on with another car Monday evening in west suburban Lisle, police say. Cole T. Dixon crossed into oncoming lanes about 7 p.m. and crashed near Route 53 and Main Street, Lisle police said in a statement. Dixon and the other driver, who were the only occupants, were not seriously…

The Cook County Board of Commissioners was expected to vote Thursday on a new 3% tax on recreational cannabis.

The price of recreational cannabis will go up in Cook County in July after the county board voted to impose a new 3 percent tax. NBC 5’s Kye Martin spoke to residents about the new tax.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners was expected to vote Thursday on a new 3% tax on recreational cannabis.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners was expected to vote Thursday on a new 3% tax on recreational cannabis. Kye Martin reports.

Here is a detailed recap of the first week of legal cannabis sales for Illinois and how it compared to the other states.

For the first 12 days of the year, there were 11 cases of marijuana-only exposures in Illinois reported to the Illinois Poison Center. But what does that mean?

Illinois regulators say they are investigating apparent violations of a rule intended to prevent marijuana shops statewide from stockpiling weed from a single cultivator while also reminding retailers that they are required by law to keep enough product on hand for medical patients.

Of the 11 states where recreational marijuana has been legalized, Illinois’ taxes are second only to the state of Washington. NBC 5’s Phil Rogers took a look at the tax structure and learned about possible concerns.

Mayor Lightfoot suggested Friday she might be open to lower taxes on recreational marijuana, but that she wants to see how the program shakes out in its early months. “The taxes are high,” Lightfoot agreed at a city hall press conference.  “I think there’s plenty of opportunity if necessary to go back and make the necessary tweaks, but this...

Illinois gun permit holders who may be interested in purchasing legal cannabis are raising concerns about their access to firearms, according to a state firearm dealer’s association–though the Illinois State Police says not to worry. Dan Eldridge of Maxon Shooter’s Supplies and Indoor Range in Des Plaines is also the president of the Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois.  He...

Illinois gun permit holders who may be interested in purchasing legal cannabis are raising concerns about their access to firearms, according to a state firearm dealer’s association–though the Illinois State Police says not to worry. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is warning Illinois residents not to give pets marijuana, warning them it could be lethal for animals. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is warning Illinois residents not to give pets marijuana, warning them it could be lethal for animals. The Schaumburg-based veterinary medical association said the Pet Poison Helpline has seen a 400% increase in marijuana-related calls over the past 6 years. Now that Illinois has legalized recreational cannabis, they expect this trend to continue. “A…

TSA and Chicago authorities discuss how recreational marijuana could impact travelers at city airports.

Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway international airports have added boxes where travelers can dispose of recreational marijuana before they board their flights.

On its seventh day, the Illinois recreational cannabis industry was marked with short supplies, long lines, and in some cases, shuttered dispensaries Tuesday.

ON DAY SEVEN OF LEGAL CANNABIS IN ILLINOIS, WOULD-BE CUSTOMERS WERE GREETED ONCE AGAIN BY LONG LINES AND SHORT SUPPLIES.
tBUT NOBODY IN THE INDUSTRY IS SURPRISED.
tHERE’S NBC5’S PHIL ROGERS

The McHenry County state’s attorney’s office has expunged more than a thousand low-level pot convictions for offenses now considered legal in Illinois. State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally announced Monday that he filed a motion to vacate or expunge misdemeanor cannabis delivery convictions for 1,877 people, the state’s attorney’s office said in a statement. Kenneally said his office filed the motion...

Several Illinois recreational marijuana dispensaries were closed Monday, with some owners saying strong demand has caused a shortage in supplies and staff exhaustion.