Helix Technologies, Inc. successfully completed the launch of the state tracking system for adult use marijuana sales in Illinois. The successful transition of the tracking system from medical to adult use allowed businesses to sell over $3.2 million of cannabis products on the first day of sales. The historic rollout marked the first state to legalize cannabis through legislation instead of a ballot initiative and is also the second, and most populous state in the Midwest to allow adult use marijuana, signaling a growing acceptance of the plant in the traditionally conservative region. Illinois represents the large market in the Midwest, with first day sales topping nearby Michigan by over 10 times. On its first day, the Biotrack system successfully processed over $3.2 million in transactions representing over 70,000 item sales. The strong first-day sales showed little sign of slowing with the first week seeing more than a quarter million transactions totaling over $11 million. These numbers are expected to grow as more licenses are issued in the State.