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Growers and infusers will need $5 million to $10 million to get going, Magelli estimated. First they’ll need financing, then to build their facilities, and stock them with plants, equipment and employees, which will likely take a year to 18 months to accomplish. The state requires licensees to become operational in six months, but has indicated it will give more time to those who are making progress.

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Nurse Marquesha Morrow administers a COVID-19 vaccine at the Orr Building in the Illinois State Fair Grounds on July 9, 2021, in Springfield. The Related Companies, including its Chicago-based arm Related Midwest, is requiring employees to get at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of August. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)