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https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2026/03/27/ivy-hall-cocaine-money-launder-david-berger-pritzker-lashawn-ford-weed-cannabis
Convicted cocaine cash launderer is a key figure in legal Illinois cannabis empire - Chicago...
Mar 31, 2026 - David Berger, who was convicted of laundering more than $300,000 for a reputed Mexican cocaine-trafficker, is closely associated with Ivy Hall, a chain of...
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https://www.wbez.org/crime/2026/03/31/ivy-hall-cocaine-money-launder-david-berger-pritzker-lashawn-ford-weed-cannabis
Convicted cocaine cash launderer is a key figure in legal Illinois cannabis empire - WBEZ Chicago
Mar 31, 2026 - David Berger, who was convicted of laundering more than $300,000 for a reputed Mexican cocaine-trafficker, is closely associated with Ivy Hall, a chain of...
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https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2026/03/31/864055.htm
Illinois Cannabis Company Sued for Sexual Harassment
Cannabis company Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. violated federal law when it subjected female employees at the company's Collinsville, Illinois facility
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https://www.illinoistreasurer.gov/home/financial-institutions/invest-in-illinois/community-invest/community-invest-cannabis-banking-services/
Cannabis Banking Services | Community Invest - Illinois State Treasurer
Apr 8, 2026 - Cannabis Banking Services | Community Invest The Community Invest – Cannabis Banking Services is a community development program that gives qualified banks and...
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https://dceo.illinois.gov/oe3/cannabisequity.html
Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Program - Cannabis Equity
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https://illinoistreasurer.gov/home/financial-institutions/cannabis-banking/
Cannabis Banking Leadership and State Regulations - Illinois State Treasurer
Apr 2, 2026 - Explore the challenges of cannabis banking leadership amid federal and state law conflicts affecting financial services.
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https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2024-10-28/illinois-official-chosen-as-next-cannabis-control-commission-director
Illinois official chosen as next Cannabis Control Commission director | GBH
David Lakeman was the CCC's first point-person on Beacon Hill. He worked as its director of government affairs from 2018 until 2020.
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