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Recently, two companies hosted public community meetings to discuss their proposals to open Adult Use Cannabis Dispensaries in the 42nd Ward. These meetings were held as a requirement of their Special\u00a0Use applications, filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). If you were unable to attend these meetings, click the links below to learn more:<\/p>\n
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Applicant: PTS\/Bio-Pharm Applicant: GRI Holdings, LLC The ZBA will consider this Special Use application at an upcoming public hearing. The ZBA is a quasi-judicial body made up of Mayoral appointees. They are solely responsible for approval or denial of Special\u00a0Use licenses and are not obligated to give special consideration to comments from Aldermen or Police Commanders.\u00a0However, the hearing will allow time for public comment.<\/strong><\/span> The State of Illinois controls\u00a0the licensure process for cannabis businesses. Local Aldermen do not have the authority to approve or deny a dispensary license or a Special Use permit.<\/p>\n
\nProposed dispensary location: 605 North Clark Street
\nMeeting held on May 10th
\nClick here<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to learn more<\/p>\n
\nProposed dispensary location: 612 North Wells Street
\nMeeting held on May 23rd
\nClick here<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to learn more<\/p>\n