In this episode, I talk about a debate that I recently became aware of. Shaleen Title, Grant Smith-Ellis, Scott Redman, and Pamela Althoff joined me to share their insights on this topic. Watch the video version of this episode and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/28/271-cannabis-commission-vs-cannabis-agency/

Recently, employees at Rise went on strike. In this episode, I (virtually) join the picket line to see what they are pushing for. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/23/275-live-from-the-picket-line/

In this episode, we talk about a report which details that Illinois Public Health workers mocked photos which were submitted by medical cannabis patients, we talk about an outdoor cultivation variance that was supposedly granted in the past by the state of Illinois, we talk about odor-proof language and how it could possibly be removed from the Illinois motor vehicle code, and more. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/22/272-illinois-public-health-workers-mocked-photos-and-so-much-more/

Jeremy Gorner is a beat reporter for the Tribune's Metro staff, covering Illinois state government from the Statehouse in Springfield. In this episode, we discuss Jeremy Gorner's reporting on how five Illinois public health employees created a "yearbook" of medical marijuana applicants with derogatory captions, and the broader implications for government accountability and public health. Watch the video version or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/21/273-jeremy-gorner/

In this episode, I sit down for a conversation with Pamela Althoff. Click here to watch the video version of this episode and to view show notes for this episode: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/19/268-pamela-althoff/

In this episode, I am joined by Laura and Jonah from NuEra Cannabis. Watch the video version of this podcast or read the show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/04/14/270-laura-jaramillo-bernal-jonah-rapino-nuera-cannabis/

In this episode, we talk to a (newly) licensed operator in the state of Illinois, Portia Mittons. "Portia joined Bridge City Collective's Illinois team in 2019. They've been awarded a conditional adult use dispensary license, craft grow, and transportation licenses. They've also acquired two additional dispensary licenses from the secondary market making her quite possibly the 1st black woman to hold cannabis licenses in multiple states." Read the full show notes and Portia's bio here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/26/257-portia-mittons/

Justin Leiby returns to discuss cannabis industry data that he helped to collect for the state of Illinois. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here:

In this episode I am joined by Todd Vandermyde. You can watch Todd's YouTube channel - Freedom's Steel - here: https://www.youtube.com/@freedomssteel3746

In this episode, I am joined by Julia Ellis. We talk about the CURE act. This episode was originally recorded on 2/27/2023. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/12/261-julia-ellis/