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section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-10 14:12 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 19:29 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Illinois agrees to delay enforcement of hemp ban pending lawsuit

The state agreed to delay enforcement of the Illinois Hemp Act, set to take effect Thursday, until a federal judge hears the businesses' lawsuit Nov. 19.

Section: [Business & Economy](/chicago/section/business.md) · Entities: [Illinois Hemp Act](/chicago/wiki/illinois-hemp-act.md)

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/10/illinois-delays-hemp-thc-ban-for-250-businesses-that-sued-over-it/), 2026-11-10 14:12 CST: Illinois Delays Hemp THC Ban For 250 Businesses That Sued Over It
- [FOX 32 Chicago](https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-e4z76j9t5ac2103e), 2026-11-10 19:29 CST: Chicago budget battle escalates as Illinois hemp ban put on hold | The Chicago Report

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