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O’Dell Sentenced on Cannabis and Obstructing Justice Convictions Thursday

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

A 26 year old Carmi man is due to spend the next several years behind bars after his sentencing hearing yesterday afternoon. Austin O’Dell was on probation for Obstucting Justice and a Class 4 Felony Possession of Cannabis conviction dating back to 2019 and... Read More.

Cannabis Bust

Monday, August 2 by Ray Mitchell

Cannabis Bust While medical and recreational marijuana are legal in the State of Illinois there are a number of restrictions governing both medicinal and recreational use of the substance. One of those restrictions covers the possession and use of pot in a vehicle. A restriction, Carmi resident,... Read More.

Aerīz Donates $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to Establish Cannabis Industry Workforce Training Program

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ANNA, IL - Cannabis cultivation company aerīz, which has a production facility in Anna, Illinois, has donated $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to establish a cannabis industry workforce training program that will provide employment opportunities for southern Illinois residents. “When I talk to community leaders the conversation always... Read More.

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State Regulators Start “Cannabis Regulators Association”

Friday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Group will help navigate cannabis regulations at federal, state, and local levels CHICAGO – Today state cannabis regulators from across the United States announced formation of a non-partisan organization, the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), to better share institutional knowledge and regulatory best practices. Cannabis regulators from... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Announces $100 Million Milestone in Cannabis Revenue Collected

Wednesday, October 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

At Least $16 Million Going to Local Governments Following the legalization of adult-use cannabis on January 1, 2020, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has collected over $100 million in tax revenue connected to adult-use cannabis sales. Last week, IDOR finalized its September collections and... Read More.

IDFPR Announces Approval of Permanent Rules for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Tiebreaking Process

Thursday, August 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Approves Tiebreaker Rules; Dispensary Licenses to be Issued in Coming Weeks CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that permanent rules have been adopted for adult use cannabis dispensary licensees to be selected when... Read More.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE BREAK-IN AT ALBION CANNABIS CULTIVATION PLANT

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL – On Monday, August 3, 2020, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) – Zone 8 Agents were called to the Ataraxia Cultivation Plant, off Illinois Route 130 on the south end of Albion, IL to investigate a break-in and... Read More.

Maunie Man Arrested Twice Over the Weekend; Crossville Woman Arrested for Driving on Revoked License and Illegal Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle

Monday, July 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

30 year old Eric D. Vessels of Maunie turned himself in to the Carmi Police Department Friday night on a White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass to Real Property. He bonded out on $150 cash plus a $20 booking fee, but was later arrested... Read More.

Cannabis Plants Discovered in White County Field Thursday Afternoon

Monday, July 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded Thursday afternoon, just after 3 PM, to a report of cannabis growing in a field. An individual bush hogging weeds at the location observed approximately 10 cannabis plants. The plants were approximately 4 feet tall. Photos were taken... Read More.

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Carmi Police Respond to a Couple of Theft Reports, a Suspended License, and Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle

Monday, July 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Daniel Burgera of Sixth Street in Carmi reported to Carmi Police Saturday items missing from his yard. Jena Gaylene Knight reported to Carmi Police Sunday afternoon the possible theft of her wallet from the Carmi Walmart lot. The possible theft is believed to have occurred... Read More.

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O’Dell Sentenced on Cannabis and Obstructing Justice Convictions Thursday

Cannabis Bust

Aerīz Donates $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to Establish Cannabis Industry Workforce Training Program

State Regulators Start “Cannabis Regulators Association”

Pritzker Administration Announces $100 Million Milestone in Cannabis Revenue Collected

IDFPR Announces Approval of Permanent Rules for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Tiebreaking Process

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE BREAK-IN AT ALBION CANNABIS CULTIVATION PLANT

Maunie Man Arrested Twice Over the Weekend; Crossville Woman Arrested for Driving on Revoked License and Illegal Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle

Cannabis Plants Discovered in White County Field Thursday Afternoon

Carmi Police Respond to a Couple of Theft Reports, a Suspended License, and Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle

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