State of Cannabis

Logan Chase wants his customers to know what they’re smoking. “If I see something that I've never tried before,” he said, “I take it upon myself to try...

For decades, it was "marijuana" and conjured images of tie-dyed T-shirts and hemp hoodies. Now, it's "cannabis" and you're more likely to picture lab...

In today’s legal marijuana market, there is more than just a typical joint to get high. There are cookies, gummies, weed-infused drinks and more. But,…

We are taking a closer look at what the legalization of cannabis could mean for Illinois. The State of Cannabis is a collaborative reporting effort by...

WSIU and Illinois Newsroom reported this story as part of a weeklong series from public radio stations around the state focusing on the potential impact...

Existing rules around the Illinois medical cannabis program could make the rollout for recreational use a less daunting task. But there are plenty of...

Northwestern Illinois’ Stephenson County is one area where changes in the status of cannabis are being embraced. The people doing it are not necessarily...

This week, public radio station across Illinois are tackling a once taboo topic.There are several current and emerging markets for cannabis-related…

The O'Hern family in west central Illinois has long been involved in traditional farming. They grow corn, soybeans, and wheat, plus they raise cattle....

Behind a tall security fence and countless coded keypads, the future of the Delavan economy is growing under bright lights.