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Fred Spencer, CEO of Market 96, during the grand opening of the dispensary in the South Loop. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MEKKY MEDIA.
BLACK-OWNED MARKET 96 OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Market 96 is a Black owned cannabis dispensary with two locations, one in Oswego and one at 529 S. Wells. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MEKKY MEDIA.
Since January 1st of 2020, cannabis has been legal in the state of Illinois. Once it became legal, Fred Spencer wanted to be part of the cannabis industry. He was given that opportunity when he connected with Blounts & Moore. Now, Spencer is the CEO of Market 96. P2 citizennewspapergroup.com
BET MUSIC NAMES RISING COUNTRY SENSATION TANNER ADELL AS THE ‘BET AMPLIFIED’ PRESENTED BY NISSAN ARTIST FOR JULY P8