Recreational cannabis becomes legal in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2020. NBC 5 Investigates spent the past four months diving into the politics, projected revenue, health risks and community impact of the state milestone to give you answers. Consider this your Cannabis in Illinois 101.
In this episode of High Expectations: Cannabis in Illinois, we break down what exactly the social equity component that became a major factor in legalizing marijuana in the state will mean for area communities and how pot convictions will be expunged in the new year.
How law enforcement plans to tackle the upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis in Illinois.
In this episode of "High Expectations: Cannabis in Illinois," we take an in-depth look at how cannabis sold in dispensaries is grown, cultivated and purchased.
Here's how it all got started -- and where it all begins in 2020.