Illinois to award 185 more pot dispensary licenses under measure that aims to boost minority access to mostly white industry

Aside from the new dispensary licenses to be awarded later this summer, the state on Thursday announced the first round of 213 licenses for craft growers, infusers and transporters, operations that are seen as easier entry points into the burgeoning industry. Of those licenses, 40 are for craft growers, 32 for infusers and 141 for transporters.