Illinois ban on hemp-derived THC drinks paused for businesses part of federal lawsuit

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Nov. 9, 2026, 6 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 9, 2026, 6 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-pauses-ban-on-hemp-derived-thc-drinks-some-businesses/

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A new Illinois law was set to take effect this week, threatening to [ pull most hemp-derived THC drinks ][11] from traditional retail shelves. However, just days before that deadline, several hemp businesses filed a lawsuit, and now, the state has agreed to temporarily hold off on enforcement agai...