Grown Rogue International Inc. Announces Restart of Cultivation Operations in Illinois

Grown Rogue International Inc. reported that its Illinois partner, SEA Craft LLC, has received approval from the State of Illinois to restart cultivation operations at the Dwight, Illinois facility. Operations commenced on June 5, 2026, with the first harvest anticipated in September and initial sales expected in Q4 2026. The facility will initially focus on four flower rooms, totaling 5,000 square feet of flowering canopy, with plans to expand to 10,000 square feet as soon as practicable and potentially up to 14,000 square feet in the longer term. SEA Craft also intends to activate the facility's manufacturing and extraction space, subject to regulatory approvals. The company anticipates hiring 60-70 local employees over the next six to nine months. This development represents a significant step in Grown Rogue's Illinois market entry strategy, leveraging existing infrastructure and a phased operational plan.