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Illinois

Adult-use
Adult-use program · live wire coverage · license data refreshed Aug 17, 2026
Market data →Legal status →Licensed operators →Full stats →
Rev YTD
$1.53B
2026 year to date
Retail
321
open licenses
Cultivation
106
open licenses
Manufacturing
55
open licenses
Labs
open licenses
Pending
applications

Regulation timeline

Jul 30, 2026
THC drinks debut at Lollapalooza as Illinois regulates hemp market
via Axios
Jul 7, 2026
Illinois updates dispensaries on possession limits and drive-thru window rules
via Marijuana Moment
Jun 12, 2026
Illinois bans intoxicating hemp sales to minors, strengthens equity oversight
via The State of Illinois Newsroom
May 22, 2026
Illinois cannabis omnibus bill includes 10 regulatory provisions
via Capitol News Illinois
Apr 3, 2026
Final cannabis licensing lawsuit heads to court 7 years after Illinois legalization
via Capitol News Illinois

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Illinois cannabis: quick answers

Is cannabis legal in Illinois?

Yes. Illinois has legalized cannabis for adults, with a licensed adult-use market (medical programs typically operate alongside it).

How many dispensaries are licensed in Illinois?

321 retail locations are currently listed on Illinois's official license roster (refreshed Aug 17, 2026). The state also lists 106 cultivation and 55 manufacturing licenses.

How much cannabis does Illinois sell?

Illinois has recorded $1.53 billion in cannabis sales so far this year, per official state filings tracked on our Markets page.

Answers generated from official state data tracked by Cannabis Newz, current as of the dates shown.