Illinois will now permit growing cannabis for use in non-drug products like paper and fabrics, biodegradable plastics, health food and construction supplies.
The decision by Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign the Industrial Hemp Act (Senate Bill 2298) means that the state joins others like Kentucky and Tennessee in developing a hemp industry. https://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/511546376-illinois-farmers-permitted-to-grow-cannabis-for-hemp-products