Eighty-two new cannabis stores opened in Illinois in the past fiscal year, marking “explosive growth” in sales outlets for an industry that surpassed $2 billion in sales, the state reported. A state disparity report showed social equity businesses collected only 12 percent of statewide revenues in the past year.
Perhaps a careful audit would reveal that some stores are having product and profits disappearing at a higher rate than others? Going up in smoke, so to speak? Don’t holding your breath awaiting an investigation without several ignored FOI requests, missed deadlines and pretty much an investigation by the federal government.
If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
Perhaps a careful audit would reveal that some stores are having product and profits disappearing at a higher rate than others? Going up in smoke, so to speak? Don’t holding your breath awaiting an investigation without several ignored FOI requests, missed deadlines and pretty much an investigation by the federal government.