CHICAGO (WGN) — A lakefront giveaway of THC-infused drinks is focusing a new spotlight on cannabis-adjacent businesses in a state where marijuana is heavily regulated.

In late August, Seniorita Margaritas held a weekend-long giveaway of its THC products that was promoted online as a "beach takeover" and featured free samples offered-up to passers-by on the Chicago's lakefront trail.

In addition to professional kiosks, a boat could be seen dragging a larger-than-life replica of the company's neon green can in the water just off-shore.

"There's so much illegal vending on park district property, they probably thought, 'Hey why not? We can get away with it,'" Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) told WGN Investigates.

The Chicago Park District caught word of the event after it happened and immedi

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