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Deerfield Woman to Open Pot Dispensary in St. Charles
Irina Zhukovsky of Healthway Services of West Illinois LLC will be company manager once permits are attained.

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Deerfield resident Irina Zhukovsky, company manager of Healthway Services of West Illinois LLC, is primed to open a medical marijuana dispensary in St. Charles.
The Chicago Tribune reports Zhukovsky, an administrator at United Medical Care in Skokie, became interested in opening a dispensary when several of her patients began inquiring about cannabis treatment. She worked with a consultant to research statutes and applied for a dispensary in St. Charles, where she knew of patient demand for medical pot.
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The business has yet to reach out to the city for a building permit, but current zoning laws would mean it would need to be in the city’s manufacturing district.
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