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7 years after legalization, final recreational marijuana licensing lawsuit goes to court

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April 4, 2026

[#item_full_content] From Capitol News Illinois: Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging the law’s rollout undermined its purported equity goals. 7 years after legalization, final recreational marijuana licensing lawsuit goes to court Read More

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