Lollapalooza festival-goers helped break Illinois’ state record in terms of monthly sales of recreational marijuana.The festival, which took place in Grant Park, Chicago from July 29-August 1, welcomed thousands of music fans and sets from the likes of Miley Cyrus, Tyler, the Creator and Foo Fighters.The latest report from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation reveals that the US state’s recreational marijuana dispensaries reported record sales of $127.8 million (£92.5 million) in July (via Chicago Tribune).July’s recreational marijuana sales were 10 per cent higher than the previous Illinois record of $116.4 million (£84 million) which was set back in May, with the boost in sales being credited to out-of-state.
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