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Illinois Retail Medical Marijuana Sales Top $2M in April

Ivan Mikhaylov
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The Illinois medical marijuana industry saw $2.2 million in retail sales during April, the largest one-month figure yet. 

Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Director Joseph Wright said Tuesday the program now includes 36 dispensaries and 6,200 qualified patients.

Regulated medical marijuana sales began November 9 in Illinois. Since then, shops have sold $8.5 million worth of medical marijuana products, including dry flower, concentrates and edibles.

The state allows the use of marijuana for 39 medical conditions including cancer, glaucoma and seizures.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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