The Cole Memo

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• Inside One of Illinois’ Most Incredible Cannabis Home Grows | E330October 23, 2026
  In this episode of The Cole Memo, we tour Josh’s custom-built outdoor hydroponic system, featuring four massive cannabis plants grown using recirculating deep water culture (RDWC). Josh walks us through the engineering behind his setup, including underground reservoirs, water cooling, automated systems, and… Read more: Inside One of Illinois’ Most Incredible Cannabis Home Grows | E330
• Illinois Cannabis Updates and the Future of Legalization | E329October 22, 2026
  In this episode of The Cole Memo, Cole discusses the latest Illinois cannabis developments, including the expansion of medical cannabis sales at adult-use dispensaries, upcoming hemp regulations, and a proposal to issue 45 new cannabis infuser licenses. He also reviews recent cannabis compliance… Read more: Illinois Cannabis Updates and the Future of Legalization | E329
• Illinois Cannabis Policy, Hemp Restrictions & Home Grow with Brad Spirrison | E328October 16, 2026
  In this impromptu episode of The Cole Memo, Cole is joined by Brad Spirrison of Grown In to discuss the changing landscape of cannabis policy in Illinois and beyond. They explore the upcoming November 12 hemp restrictions, divisions between licensed cannabis operators and… Read more: Illinois Cannabis Policy, Hemp Restrictions & Home Grow with Brad Spirrison | E328
• Rep. La Shawn Ford on What’s Next for Illinois Cannabis Legalization | E327October 16, 2026
  Illinois cannabis sales are showing signs of renewed growth, but questions remain about pricing, competition, and the impact of upcoming hemp restrictions. In this episode, Cole examines newly released Illinois cannabis data, revisits the state’s cannabis arrest statistics, and discusses the latest developments… Read more: Rep. La Shawn Ford on What’s Next for Illinois Cannabis Legalization | E327
• Illinois Cannabis Sales Rebound, DEA Rescheduling Update & Governor’s Forum | E326October 13, 2026
  Illinois cannabis sales are showing signs of renewed growth, but questions remain about pricing, competition, and the impact of upcoming hemp restrictions. In this episode, Cole examines newly released Illinois cannabis data, revisits the state’s cannabis arrest statistics, and discusses the latest developments… Read more: Illinois Cannabis Sales Rebound, DEA Rescheduling Update & Governor’s Forum | E326
• Massive Outdoor Home Grow, Patient Portal, & Cannabis Event This Week | E325October 6, 2026
  In this episode of The Cole Memo, Cole takes viewers on a tour of an impressive outdoor cannabis home grow in Illinois. Josh Anderson, a medical cannabis patient whose home was previously raided by police, walks us through his custom-built outdoor hydroponic system… Read more: Massive Outdoor Home Grow, Patient Portal, & Cannabis Event This Week | E325
• The Future of Illinois Cannabis: A Roundtable With Aaron Del Mar | E324October 5, 2026
  Illinois is preparing for major changes to its cannabis laws, especially as they relate to hemp. In this episode, Cole moderates a roundtable with Illinois hemp advocates, small business owners, and Aaron Del Mar, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, about what cannabis… Read more: The Future of Illinois Cannabis: A Roundtable With Aaron Del Mar | E324
• Illinois Releases 2026 Annual Cannabis ReportsOctober 1, 2026
  The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office for the state of Illinois published the 2026 Annual Cannabis Reports. The reports from 2026 can be viewed below. You can view the 2025 reports by clicking here, and the 2024 reports by clicking here. 2026 Annual Cannabis Report… Read more: Illinois Releases 2026 Annual Cannabis Reports
• Should Cannabis Tax Dollars Pay for License Plate Readers? | E323October 1, 2026
  Cannabis tax dollars are being used to fund automated license plate readers in Champaign County, Illinois. In this episode, Cole looks at public comments raising concerns about Flock cameras, surveillance, transparency, and the use of cannabis tax revenue, before turning to a debate… Read more: Should Cannabis Tax Dollars Pay for License Plate Readers? | E323
• Cannabis Taxes, Flock Cameras & the Fight Over THC Potency | E322September 30, 2026
  In this episode, Cole looks at how cannabis tax revenue is being used to fund Flock license plate readers in Champaign County and raises broader questions about where Illinois cannabis tax dollars actually go. The conversation also turns to the latest federal cannabis… Read more: Cannabis Taxes, Flock Cameras & the Fight Over THC Potency | E322