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Cresco Opens Flagship Dispensary Near Wrigley Field

Cresco Labs held the grand opening of its flagship Sunnyside cannabis dispensary, located 300 feet from the Wrigley Field Marquee. A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held with elected officials, community leaders and company executives. 

“To think back on when the original Wrigleyville location opened for medical sales five years ago, it’s incredible to see how far this industry and organization has come and to see the outstanding execution from our retail team,” said Charlie Bachtell, Cresco Labs’ CEO & Co-founder.  

Cresco Labs relocated its Sunnyside dispensary two blocks south to 3524 N. Clark St., the former site of Chicago’s celebrated John Barleycorn bar. The 10,000-square-foot store has nearly 5,500 square feet of retail space to provide an enhanced consumer experience and the ability for wellness advisors to better serve the needs of medical patients and consumers.  

The original Sunnyside Lakeview location will be redeveloped as the Illinois Cannabis Education Center. 

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