The state's recreational marijuana retailers generated nearly $40 million worth of sales and taxes during the first month of operations.

That's according to a news release from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which announced sales figures for January reached $39,247,840.83.

Of that, $30.6 million was sold to Illinois residents. The other $8.6 million was generated by out-of-state buyers.

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Jake Griffin ~ DailyHerald.com ~