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Illinois cannabis law changes
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Nov 12, 2026
Delta-8 leaves gas stations on Nov 12. From Nov 12, 2026, Illinois' Hemp Act caps finished hemp products at 0.4 mg of total THC per container, and delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THCP and THC-O all count toward it. What it means here — Fox RothschildEvery change, newest first
Posted Oct 4, 2026
Peoria wants a hearing for every drive-thru. On Oct 1, 2026, Peoria's Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that any dispensary wanting a drive-thru get special use approval: a public hearing, then a City Council vote. Stores that already have a permit would amend it. The City Council decides next. What it means here — 25 News NowPosted Sep 23, 2026
A drive-thru starts at city hall. Most local cannabis rules were written in 2019–20 and don't allow a pickup window. Dixon's city council amended its ordinance on Sept 13, 2026 before its store could apply to the state for one. What it means here — Shaw LocalPosted Sep 23, 2026
Drive-thrus are legal, with the state's sign-off. SB 3222, signed June 12, 2026, lets dispensaries serve customers through a drive-through once IDFPR reviews and approves the store's setup. You still show your ID at the window. What it means here — Marijuana MomentPosted Sep 23, 2026
Hemp THC products are 21 and over now. SB 3222 moved intoxicating hemp into the regulated system. The 21-and-over rule took effect immediately when it was signed in June 2026. What it means here — Chicago Sun-TimesPosted Sep 23, 2026
Delta-8 leaves gas stations on Nov 12. From Nov 12, 2026, Illinois' Hemp Act caps finished hemp products at 0.4 mg of total THC per container, and delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THCP and THC-O all count toward it. What it means here — Fox RothschildPosted Sep 23, 2026
Cannabis delivery still isn't legal here. HB2557, the Cannabis Delivery License Act, never left the House Rules Committee and died June 1, 2026. SB 3222 added drive-thru and curbside pickup, but not delivery. What it means here — BillTrack50Posted Sep 23, 2026
Possession limits doubled in June. Since June 12, 2026 (SB 3222), Illinois residents may possess up to 60 grams of cannabis flower, 1,000 milligrams of THC in infused products and 10 grams of concentrate. Non-residents are limited to half that. What it means here — Fox RothschildFollow along in any feed reader: /law-updates/feed.xml. See something we missed or got wrong? Write to hi@puffprice.com. For adults 21 and over.