Important: Immediate Change to the Filing of Notices of AppealBy Mark Kevin Wykoff, Sr.May 2026Familiarize yourself with the changes to Illinois Supreme Court Rules 13, 605, and 606, which brings changes to how to file a Notice of Appeal in criminal cases.
Summary of the Illinois Annual Cannabis Report for 2025 and the Illinois Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee’s 2025 ReportBy Cole PrestonMay 2026The Illinois State Police (ISP) provide “enforcement, investigation, and processing of all cannabis-related criminal offenses.” This includes curbing illicit market activity, defined as non-taxed sales and possession, enforcing laws related to driving under the influence, and overseeing security requirements within the legal cannabis industry. Through its Cannabis Control Office (CCO), the agency conducts monthly inspections of all facilities operating under Illinois’ adult use and medical cannabis laws.
