Rossi helps open Cookies cannabis shop in Bolingbrook

Chicago businessman Carmen Rossi is involved in opening a Cookies-branded cannabis dispensary in Bolingbrook, Illinois, despite past controversies. Rossi's role has shifted from a partner to a landlord and provider of services for the dispensary. Rossi's involvement began with a company aiming to capitalize on legal weed, which included Alex Acevedo, who was later convicted of tax crimes. The dispensary secured a "social equity" license, and Rossi's name was initially on zoning documents. The dispensary, set to be the fifth Cookies location in Illinois, faced local opposition. Rossi is now a lobbyist supporting minority cannabis businesses, while the state aims to promote diverse ownership in the industry.