Illinois regulators have released the state's 2026 Annual Cannabis Report, pointing to record sales and expanded access during Fiscal Year 2026.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office issued the report, which covers cannabis licensing, regulation, public health, public safety and economic development.
According to the report, more than 5 million adult-use cannabis items were sold in July 2026, the highest monthly total to date. August 2026 sales totaled nearly 4.9 million adult-use items, a 9 percent increase compared to August 2025.
The department said it issued 29 operational dispensary licenses during the fiscal year, increasing the number of retail locations by more than 10 percent. It also added eight investigators to its Cannabis Control Section.
The report said the department conducted 755 dispensary inspections in FY26, up from 625 the prior year, and expanded its inspection staff from 11 to 16. The department reported no mandatory cannabis product recalls in FY26.
The report highlights changes from SB 3222, the Cannabis and Hemp Omnibus, signed into law in June 2026. The law allows adult-use dispensaries across Illinois to opt in to serving medical cannabis patients, reduces certain barriers to entry and increases transparency around cannabis business ownership.
Officials said SB 3222 also added new qualifying medical conditions, reduced certification fees and codified telehealth certification visits for medical cannabis patients.
"Fiscal Year 2026 was an important year for Illinois' cannabis program," said IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. "We are focused on expanding access for patients and consumers, creating opportunities for businesses and ensuring that Illinois continues to have a cannabis industry that is safe, transparent, and responsibly regulated."
The full report compiles reporting from several state agencies, including the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Revenue.