Canna Equity IL Coalition

Through grassroots organizing, community programs, & advocacy, we fight for justice & equity in IL. #CannaEquityIL #SupportLocalWeed

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

🎊 With the end of the year approaching, we’re excited to share another CEIC Impact Report! Check out the Letter from our Director and our Annual Metrics Page, and keep an eye out for the rest of the report coming out soon! #CannaEquityIL

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Last week, we posted about GTI rigging the cultivation licenses. Today, we're calling out Cresco, which has more than double the canopy space of all the Craft Grows combined.
Read the Parabola Center's report on Illinois here:
🔗 https://t.co/5c8rIpeCHD

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Community voices have been left out of the federal rescheduling process.
Join us Monday at 5:30 for our next community policy meeting to learn more about what's happening at the State & Federal levels, and how we can advocate for our communities.
RSVP: https://t.co/XAo8imFuYI

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

See you at The Bud this Saturday! Stop by the New Leaf Illinois table at the festival to learn how you can start the record-clearing process for FREE! See you Saturday!

[New Leaf Illinois @NewLeafIllinois]

CARPLS and New Leaf are collaborating with the Cook County Public Defender Office’s FDCA for an Expungement & Sealing Clinic on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Location: 5500 W. Madison St, Chicago IL
Time: 9:30AM
Registration Required – Please pre-register by contacting 312-738-7399

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Illinois, know your rights! 🌿 SB 3222 is law — doubling possession limits, expanding medical access, and supporting social equity licensees. Want a Know Your Rights training? DM us or email [email protected].

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

If you’re planning a trip to Michigan, be very careful

[Orwell Day @OrwellDay]

Flock camera pointed at Jars cannabis dispensary parking lot in Michigan

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Join us August 8th!

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Illinois, let's have a safe summer! 🌞
Cannabis arrests are increasing across the state, and everyone deserves to know their rights.

If you'd like to host a Know Your Rights event or have questions, send us a DM or email.

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

ONE company having more grow space than an ENTIRE license class is wild. Read The Illusion of Competition from the Parabola Center to learn how Illinois' cannabis market became dominated by a handful of companies, and what can be done about it.

🔗 https://t.co/5c8rIpeCHD

[IL Coalition to End Permanent Punishments @ENDPPIL]

This Thursday July 30th will be our FF: Westside July Chapter meeting!📢 Let’s come together to #BuildPower and make the changes we’ve always wanted to see in our communities! This month, we’ll be meeting virtually to discuss upcoming events in Austin. If you’re new, please come open minded and ready to center directly impacted voices.
📍Zoom link: https://t.co/rJb6psaGij
One day at a time we’re doing the work to #EndPermanentPunishments at https://t.co/EXcRjBLS4b🔥
#FullyFree #FFWestside #ENDPP #ChapterMeeting

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Us: Let's invest in addressing the root causes of harm and violence to build safer communities.

State's Attorney Burke: What if we just put up signs telling poor people we're going to put them in jail?

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

SB 3222 is a big win, but we're frustrated that patients must wait until Sept 10 for the tax discount at every IL dispensary. That delay isn't fair to patients and businesses who've waited long enough. Ask your favorite SE dispensary if they'll serve patients once it takes effect

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Illinois, let's have a safe summer! 🌞
Cannabis arrests are increasing across the state, and everyone deserves to know their rights.

If you'd like to host a Know Your Rights event or have questions, send us a DM or email.

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Illinois was supposed to be the gold standard for cannabis equity. So why do 17 incumbent companies still dominate the market?

Read The Illusion of Competition to see how market concentration continues to shape Illinois cannabis.

📖 https://t.co/5c8rIpeCHD

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Join us August 8th!

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Our communities are suffering from recent budget cuts from the Federal, State, and local governments. On Saturday, August 8th at 1 pm, join us for Investing in Us: Protecting & Expanding Community Investments in the City, County & State Budgets. Sign up: https://t.co/FzPFDlJeJk

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Our communities are suffering from recent budget cuts from the Federal, State, and local governments. On Saturday, August 8th at 1 pm, join us for Investing in Us: Protecting & Expanding Community Investments in the City, County & State Budgets. Sign up: https://t.co/FzPFDlJeJk

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

Our communities are suffering from recent budget cuts from the Federal, State, and local governments. On Saturday, August 8th at 1 pm, join us for Investing in Us: Protecting & Expanding Community Investments in the City, County & State Budgets. Sign up: https://t.co/FzPFDlJeJk

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Trump has gutted the social safety. Communities are struggling to fill the holes left in his wake.

Join us to learn how community organizations are working to ensure that city, county and state budgets invest in everyday people.
https://t.co/AIRJfuKEnL

[New Leaf Illinois @NewLeafIllinois]

We would love to see you for an Expungement & Sealing Clinic next Wednesday, July 22!

Location: 7840 S. Racine Ave.
Time: 9:30 AM (Doors close at 10 AM)
Registration Required – Call 773-729-4910 to secure your spot. Limited spots available.

[Canna Equity IL Coalition @CannaEquityIL]

If lawmakers are serious about creating fair, effective cannabis policy, the process should be open and accountable.
Join our policy working group at https://t.co/XAo8imFuYI and help us continue advocating for transparency, accountability, and justice.