| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 3, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 3, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/03/7-years-after-legalization-final-cannabis-licensing-lawsuit-goes-court |
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CHICAGO — 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.
At the time of its passage in 2019, suppor...