Author: Cole Preston
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Illinois Cannabis Tax Revenue Helps Fund License Plate Readers in Champaign County
Cannabis tax revenue from legal sales is being used to help fund automated license plate readers operated by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Dustin Heuerman. Heuerman said the revenue originates from taxes collected on legal cannabis sales and is distributed by the state to local governments. “There was a question about this…
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Body Cam: Illinois Police Raid Legal Cannabis Grow
In April 2024, police executed a search warrant at the home of Josh Anderson, an Illinois medical cannabis patient who was growing cannabis at home. Anderson was a registered medical cannabis patient at the time of the investigation. Registered medical cannabis patients are currently the only Illinois residents permitted to cultivate cannabis at home. State…
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Reactions to the Illinois Home Grow Raid Story, Plus Cannabis Arrests in Indiana | E316
In this episode, Cole follows up on the recent story of Josh Anderson, a registered Illinois medical cannabis patient whose home was raided by police, and discusses some of the reactions and conversations that have followed its release. We also take a look at cannabis arrest numbers in Indiana and other cannabis and drug policy…
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Illinois Police Raided His Legal Home Grow: The Story in ~3 Minutes | E315
This is the short version of Josh’s story, a registered Illinois medical cannabis patient whose home was raided by police after authorities obtained a search warrant connected to his cannabis grow. Using body-camera footage, evidence photos, court transcripts and other records, this condensed episode pieces together what happened during the raid and the case that…
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A First Look at the Police Raid of an Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient | E314
In this brief live broadcast, Cole debuts a new short video examining the case of Josh Anderson, a registered Illinois medical cannabis patient whose home was raided by police following an investigation into his cannabis grow. The video features body-camera footage, details from court records and a look at how Josh’s case ultimately ended. This…
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Illinois Police Raided a Home Grow | E313
This episode is available first exclusively to paid Patreon subscribers. It will be released publicly at a later date. The episode follows Josh, a registered Illinois medical cannabis patient whose home was raided by police after authorities obtained a search warrant connected to his cannabis grow. We piece together what happened during the raid and…
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Federal Hemp Deadline Extension Heads to President Trump; How Could It Impact Illinois?
Congress approved legislation Tuesday that would delay upcoming changes to the federal definition of hemp until December 11, 2026. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump. Since the federal legislation passed, several people have reached out to me asking what the potential impact could be in Illinois if President Trump signs it into law.…
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The Era of Descheduled Cannabis Continues for Another Month in America | E312
Congress has voted to delay the recriminalization of THC, sending the legislation to the President’s desk. Watch the episode on Youtube here Stream the episode on Soundcloud here Stream the episode on Spotify here Stream the episode on Apple Podcast here Stream the episode on X here Links mentioned during show House Passes Bill To…
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Illinois Officials Clarify Cannabis Seed Limits for Medical Cannabis Patients
Illinois officials have provided additional clarification on the rules for cannabis seed purchases in Illinois. Illinois law allows licensed dispensaries to sell cannabis seeds to registered medical cannabis patients for home cultivation. In my last article on cannabis seed sales, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)…
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Illinois Outdoor Cannabis Rules Put Home Grow Back in the Spotlight | E311
Illinois regulators are considering new rules for outdoor cannabis cultivation, and the renewed attention is putting Illinois’ restrictive home grow laws back into the conversation. Cole discusses new coverage from the Chicago Tribune and Shaw Local, why home cultivation remains an important part of the legalization debate, and two newly approved qualifying conditions for Illinois’…
