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Ammons, Smith face off for Illinois 103rd District
By Fiona Clarke
Illinois ban on intoxicating hemp will regulate market, but hurt some businesses
Fiona Clarke
Fiona Clarke
Reporter · Normal, IL
Fiona holds a degree in Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago and has spent over 5 years reporting on local business developments for various online platforms. Her background in business gives her unique insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by local entrepreneurs.
More from Fiona →Reporter · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM · 1 min read
The sale of intoxicating hemp products in Illinois, legal but unregulated since 2018, will be banned Thursday, potentially shutting many stores while ending a loophole that allowed sales to minors.
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