Newsbrief: Hemp drinks coming to Chicago’s United Center

Chicago's United Center has entered a deal to serve hemp-derived beverages at concerts and other events. The announcement comes as hemp players, especially beverage companies, race to reverse the federal ban set to take effect in November.

The deal marks the first time THC drinks will be sold at a leading venue. The drinks will not be sold at Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks games.

The drink brands, Senorita and Rythm, are produced by RYTHM Inc., which is publicly traded on the Nasdaq and has close ties to leading Chicago-based MSO