Since Illinois legalized recreational marijuana use and retail last year, it has become one of the state's fastest-growing industries: the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation reported that cannabis-related sales were over $100 million in 2020. "Cannabis professionals throughout both Illinois and North America realize that the union that represents workers from A to Z – airline mechanics to zookeepers – is the best choice for a collective bargaining representative." "This is the second location at this company where the workers have filed for an election to join the Teamsters," said Jim Glimco, President of Local 777. MOCA encourages Illinois residents to get their medical cards to access a wider selection of items, save up to 40 percent on state taxes, participate in their loyalty program, and enjoy a plethora of other benefits.CHICAGO, /PRNewswire/ - An overwhelming majority of the workers at Modern Cannabis (MOCA) in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago have signed authorization cards for an NLRB election that will allow them to become members of Teamsters Local 777. For those wishing to purchase medicinally, MOCA Logan Square is open every day for medical sales and even has medical-only shopping hours on their Medical Mondays.
Patients with a medical card can still purchase cannabis at MOCA River North, but they will have to still pay the recreational tax rate even if they have a medical card. Photo MOCA – Modern Cannabis Facebook Page Dispensaries in the state are licensed for medical and recreational purposes separately and since the legalization of marijuana in the state, officials haven’t granted any new medical licenses for dispensaries. In response to patients inquiring if MOCA River North will provide medical purchases at the new location, MOCA wants to make clear that the River North location is only licensed to conduct recreational sales. Of course, be sure to wear your mask and adhere to the social distancing guidelines set forth by the city once you arrive at the dispensary for pickup.
There are a limited number of slots available, so be sure to actively check and make sure there’s a timeslot ready for pickup when you’re looking for your green. Next, you will be required to schedule a pickup timeslot. Once logged in, all you have to do is select which products you want to purchase from this weed dispensary in Chicago.
You cannot use the same login either, but you will be able to use the same e-mail address and password for both accounts. To order online, you’ll need to make an account for MOCA River North, even if you’ve already placed an order previously with MOCA Logan Square. MOCA notes that ordering online ensures the fastest process and is recommended above walking in.
We expanded access through the years and finally expanded to recreational cannabis. MOCA's original location, opened for medical cannabis in 2016 as one of Chicago’s first legal dispensaries and have helped countless patients get the care and medicine they need. Currently, the MOCA weed dispensary in River North is taking pre-orders online with a limited number of walk-in guests. Ascend by MOCA Logan Square is a medical and adult-use dispensary in Chicago, IL.