Illinois Department of Agriculture

SUYA SLICE, LLC, RECALLS READY-TO-EAT BEEF PRODUCTS PRODUCED WITHOUT BENEFIT OF INSPECTION

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Friday, July 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2023 – Suya Slice, LLC, a Memphis, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 445 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2023 – Suya Slice, LLC, a Memphis, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 445 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
  • The ready-to-eat beef jerky and marinated skewered beef products were produced between Oct. 16, 2021, and May 20, 2023.
  • plastic resealable bag packages of beef jerky containing “Suya Slice Kilishi Beef Jerky” on the label.
  • plastic resealable bag packages of marinated skewered beef containing “Suya Slice Suya” on the label.

Cannect Wellness Launches in Illinois with $7.5M in Funding

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

CHICAGO, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannect Wellness, a premium craft cannabis cultivator and product manufacturer, has secured $7.5 million in equity funding to launch in Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannect Wellness, a premium craft cannabis cultivator and product manufacturer, has secured $7.5 million in equity funding to launch in Illinois.
  • Cannect Wellness was awarded one of the first Craft Grower licenses issued by the State of Illinois.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce our unique blend of craft cannabis to the Illinois market," said Gabe Singal, CEO and Co-Founder of Cannect Wellness.
  • To learn more about Cannect Wellness and their premium craft cannabis products, please visit their website at www.cannectwellness.com .

Cannect Wellness Launches in Illinois with $7.5M in Funding

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

CHICAGO, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannect Wellness, a premium craft cannabis cultivator and product manufacturer, has secured $7.5 million in equity funding to launch in Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannect Wellness, a premium craft cannabis cultivator and product manufacturer, has secured $7.5 million in equity funding to launch in Illinois.
  • Cannect Wellness was awarded one of the first Craft Grower licenses issued by the State of Illinois.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce our unique blend of craft cannabis to the Illinois market," said Gabe Singal, CEO and Co-Founder of Cannect Wellness.
  • To learn more about Cannect Wellness and their premium craft cannabis products, please visit their website at www.cannectwellness.com .

The 1937 Group Announces Formation of the First Minority-Owned Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company in Illinois

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

CHICAGO, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 1937 Group, Ltd. (www.the1937group.com), a Chicago-based company, has entered into a definitive agreement to establish the first minority-owned vertically integrated cannabis company in Illinois. The agreement gives The 1937 Group ownership of three licensed cannabis companies: Parkway Dispensary, Helios Labs, and Highwaymen Security, which have been awarded an Illinois retail, craft grow cultivation, and cannabis transportation license, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • The company will own and operate a retail dispensary,a cultivation facility, and a transportation service
    CHICAGO, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 1937 Group, Ltd. ( www.the1937group.com ), a Chicago-based company, has entered into a definitive agreement to establish the first minority-owned vertically integrated cannabis company in Illinois.
  • The agreement gives The 1937 Group ownership of three licensed cannabis companies: Parkway Dispensary, Helios Labs, and Highwaymen Security, which have been awarded an Illinois retail, craft grow cultivation, and cannabis transportation license, respectively.
  • The transaction will allow The 1937 Group to streamline management structure and operations, and provides a foundation for strategic growth within the Illinois market, as well as positions the company for expansion into other licensed states.
  • Highwaymen Security is a cannabis transporter, licensed to securely transport cannabis products between Illinois' licensed cultivators, infusers and retailers.

4Front Ventures Corp. Closes on the First Phase of an Up to 558K Sq. Ft. Cultivation and Production Facility in Illinois

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Backed by Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. with Anticipated Construction to Be Completed in Q4 2022;

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  • Backed by Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. with Anticipated Construction to Be Completed in Q4 2022;
    PHOENIX, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - 4Front Ventures Corp .
  • ft. cultivation and production facility (the "Facility") in the Village of Matteson , Illinois, located outside of Chicago.
  • Under the previously announced agreement, the first phase of 4Front's multiphase expansion project is anticipated to include a 250,000 sq.
  • Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings added, "We are really excited to have 4Front Ventures come to our community.

Activists Identify Major Slaughterhouse Regulatory Violations in Chicago, Holds "Day Of Action"

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Beginning in 2020, Slaughter Free Chicago has investigated and blown the whistle on noncompliance issues at Type II Chicago slaughterhouses to the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA).

Key Points: 
  • Beginning in 2020, Slaughter Free Chicago has investigated and blown the whistle on noncompliance issues at Type II Chicago slaughterhouses to the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA).
  • The reporting includes emails with photographic and video evidence that urged investigations into these facilities by IDA.
  • Director Jerry Costello has not responded to any of the group's requests for investigation and these violations continue today.
  • The larger Slaughter Free Cities network seeks to create and nurture chapters in various cities around the country and globe.