July Hits Another Record For Recreational Marijuana Sales

CHICAGO (CBS) -- July was another record month for recreation marijuana sales in Illinois -- likely boosted by Lollapalooza.

Illinois dispensaries sold more than $127 million worth of cannabis products last month.

Of that, $42 million was sold to out of state residents, which is 16% higher than in June.

So far this year, recreations weed has brought in $753 million to the state, more than all of 2020.