6 at MOCA Modern Cannabis in the 2800-block of West Fullerton Avenue, police said. The burglary was reported at about 8:03 a.m. Can you help us get across the finish line? Subscribe here or buy a subscription as a gift here.CHICAGO (WLS) - A Chicago dispensary licensed to sell recreational marijuana in Logan Square was robbed of more than $100,000 when it was burglarized Monday morning, police said. With just a few weeks left in the year, we’re pretty close to that goal. Our goal is to reach 10,000 subscribers by the beginning of 2020. Every dime we make funds reporting from Chicago’s neighborhoods.Īlready subscribe? Click here to support Block Club with a tax-deductible donation. Toia had some advice for dispensary owners seeking the board’s approval: “Make sure you’re dotting your ‘I’s and crossing your ‘T’s before you’re coming up before the Zoning Board of Appeals.”ĭo stories like this matter to you? Subscribe to Block Club Chicago. All new recreational dispensaries in Chicago will have to seek a special-use permit at the board prior to opening as outlined by the city’s cannabis zoning rules. The Zoning Board of Appeals will play a large role in shaping the city’s burgeoning weed industry. We like to see exactly how the community feels,” Toia said.Īfter the meeting, a visibly disappointed Dan Marks called their plan “just a minor rearrangement of space,” but declined further questions about the matter. We love seeing letters from the alderman, and it’s also great to see letters from the chamber of commerce and the neighborhood groups. They “are not required, but it’s something I’ve been asking about for a few years now. Toia said the letters are a sign the applicant has done their “due diligence.” He said they did notify neighbors of their plans to expand, as required by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Marks said they had a letter from La Spata but he didn’t realize they needed a letter from community groups because they were only seeking to expand inside their current location. Daniel La Spata (1st) and neighborhood groups. Toia asked if the dispensary had a letters of support from Ald. Our community, our customer base is very diverse, Logan Square is obviously a very diverse neighborhood, and I think our employees are a reflection of our community,” he said. Not just for PRs’ sake, it’s something we’re very dedicated to. 1 As Black Caucus Attempt To Stall Pot Sales Failsĭuring the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing Friday, Marks sought to answer questions about the company’s diversity in hiring before they were even asked. RELATED: Weed Will Be Sold In Chicago Jan. Chicago’s Aldermanic Black Caucus had been trying to halt recreational sales until July 1 when more minority-owned firms may be licensed, but that effort failed in a 29-19 vote at Wednesday’s chaotic City Council meeting. The 11 existing medical dispensaries are all owned by white men. RELATED: Owners Of Emporium Arcade Bar Scrap Plans To Open Pot Shop In Wicker Park Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park Open dropdown menu.South Chicago, East Side Open dropdown menu.Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards Open dropdown menu.Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Open dropdown menu.Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted Open dropdown menu.Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park Open dropdown menu.Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham Open dropdown menu.River North, Gold Coast, Near North Side.Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park Open dropdown menu.Emporium Arcade Owners Want To Expand MoCa Dispensary, But City Board Won't Sign Off Yet Close
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