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id: cee0413058
section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-09 15:45 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 19:29 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Illinois agrees to delay hemp THC ban pending lawsuit

Illinois agreed to delay enforcing the Hemp Act set to take effect Thursday until a federal judge hears arguments Nov. 19 in a lawsuit by 250 businesses.

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

## Coverage

- [WBEZ Chicago](https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/11/09/the-rundown-chicago-businesses-brace-for-hemp-ban), 2026-11-09 15:45 CST: The Rundown: Chicago businesses brace for hemp ban
- [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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