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Pritzker Administration Announces Sales Figures for First Days of Adult Use Cannabis

Tuesday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has announced that statewide adult-use cannabis sales from Wednesday, January 1 through Sunday, January 12 totaled $19,709,35.10. Dispensaries across the state rendered 495,385 transactions over the twelve-day period. SALES TRANSACTIONS Jan. 1 $3,176,256.71 77,128 Jan. 2 $2,252,586.51 56,762 Jan. 3 $2,209,065.01 55,161 Jan. 4 $2,004,019.43 51,174 Jan. 5 $1,189,252.18 30,954 Jan. 6 $796,005.71 20,303 Jan. 7 $1,251,626.91 31,560 Jan.... Read More.

Resolve to be Ready: FloodPrep Tour Planned in Illinois

Tuesday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Flood prep should top the list of resolutions for Illinoisans who ‘Resolve to be Ready’ in 2020. Officials with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are launching a FloodPrep tour to help prepare... Read More.

Illinois Department of Labor Wants Workers to Know Their Rights Regarding Time Off

Thursday, January 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The old saying, “You have to work to get ahead,” has merit, but you also need some time off to be a good, healthy worker. In Illinois most full-time workers are legally entitled to time off each calendar week. The One Day Rest in Seven... Read More.

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Pritzker Administration Announces Sales Figures for First Weekend of Adult-Use Cannabis, Applicant Totals for Dispensary Licenses

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Federal and Professional Regulation has announced that statewide adult-use cannabis sales from Wednesday, January 1 through Sunday, January 5 totaled $10,830,667.91. Dispensaries across the state rendered 271,169 transactions over the five-day period. SALES TRANSACTIONS Jan. 1 $3,176,256.71 77,128 Jan. 2 $2,252,586.51 56,762 Jan. 3 $2,209,065.01 55,161 Jan. 4 $2,004,019.43 51,174 Jan. 5 $1,189,252.18 30,954 TOTAL $10,830,667.91 271,169 As part of... Read More.

Jovita Carranza Selected As Administrator of U.S. Small Business Association

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An Illinois business leader has been approved to be administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The U.S. Senate approved Jovita Carranza of Illinois to head the SBA. She had previously served as the U.S. Treasurer after being nominated by President Donald Trump in... Read More.

SBA Reminds Homeowners and Businesses of January 13th Deadline to Apply For Flood Loan

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Homeowners and businesses impacted by last year’s historic flooding have until Jan. 13 to apply for a low-interest, long-term loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA approved Illinois’ request for assistance for around 17 different counties. The money would be used to... Read More.

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State and Local Officials Urge Residents to Plan for Spring Flooding Now

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The National Weather Service says wet ground conditions mixed with higher than normal river levels could lead to flooding in Illinois this spring. State and local officials are urging residents to plan for spring weather emergencies now. The Illinois Department of Insurance recommends residents... Read More.

Illinois State Police Squash Rumor About Marijuana and FOID Cards

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police are trying to clear-up a rumor about the state's newly legal marijuana. Troopers say you will not have to give-up your FOID card if you buy marijuana from a dispensary. That rumor took-off last weekend, with even a few state... Read More.

Law Enforcement Struggles With Detecting High Drivers

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Law enforcement is struggling with the issue of how to best detect and prevent drivers from getting behind the wheel high. Executive Director of the Illinois Sheriff's Association Jim Kaitschuk says there are complications for tracking people who drive under the influence of marijuana. ... Read More.

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Legal Cannabis Sales Begin Wednesday in Illinois But Still Illegal in Indiana

Tuesday, December 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wednesday is the first day of legal cannabis sales to anyone over 21 in Illinois. The state’s approved dispensaries can open as early as 6 a.m. With long lines expected, there’s no guarantee recreational users will get what they’re looking for. The law requires... Read More.

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Pritzker Administration Announces Sales Figures for First Days of Adult Use Cannabis

Resolve to be Ready: FloodPrep Tour Planned in Illinois

Illinois Department of Labor Wants Workers to Know Their Rights Regarding Time Off

Pritzker Administration Announces Sales Figures for First Weekend of Adult-Use Cannabis, Applicant Totals for Dispensary Licenses

Jovita Carranza Selected As Administrator of U.S. Small Business Association

SBA Reminds Homeowners and Businesses of January 13th Deadline to Apply For Flood Loan

State and Local Officials Urge Residents to Plan for Spring Flooding Now

Illinois State Police Squash Rumor About Marijuana and FOID Cards

Law Enforcement Struggles With Detecting High Drivers

Legal Cannabis Sales Begin Wednesday in Illinois But Still Illegal in Indiana

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