Cannabis Resource Fair to be 'one-stop-shop' for legal marijuana benefits

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago will host its first ever Cannabis Resource Fair.

As a part of an ongoing effort to ensure Chicago's communities and residents benefit from the launch of legalized cannabis, Mayor Lori Lightfoot will announce the first-of-its-kind event Friday.

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The fair aims to be a "one-stop-shop" is for anyone interested in learning more about the pot industry, including business opportunities expungements and legal resources.

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The fair will be held February 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UIC Forum at 725 W. Roosevelt Road.

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