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June 16, 2025

Cannabis dispensary could fill former bank building in Machesney Park

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November 11, 2024

Lyfe Dispensary and Rock River Valley Blood Center partner for Bleed for Weed drive

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October 4, 2024

Rockford looks for applicants for new round of cannabis tax funding. Here’s how it was last spent

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March 22, 2024

Rockford considers new rules to allow for cannabis consumption lounges

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November 6, 2023

Locally owned Lyfe Cannabis Dispensary to open this week in Rockford

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June 20, 2023

A new cannabis dispensary with local ownership is under construction in Rockford

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April 20, 2023

The Canna Cafe in Rockford is ready to serve ‘high’ quality food and cannabis knowledge

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May 20, 2022

Craft marijuana grower coming to south Rockford

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April 20, 2022

You Gotta Try This: CBD-infused coffee at Wired Cafe in Rockford

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October 12, 2021

The Happy Cannabis Co. opens in Loves Park

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