Dispensary Spotlight: Dutchess Cannabis North Riverside
Dutchess Cannabis North Riverside is located at 8380 Cermak Rd. in North Riverside, Illinois. The retail store opened May 2, 2025, and serves medical and recreational consumers. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Continue reading →Review: Melted Cherries by Cronja
In preparations for the 2nd annual Illinois Craft Showcase (Aug. 16), I grabbed a few strains to review from the new craft team Cronja, including this Melted Cherries.
Continue reading →Illinois Craft Showcase set for Saturday
The 2nd Annual Illinois Craft Showcase is less than a week away and still adding new features, including a joint rolling contest and my favorite food truck. The Craft Showcase, scheduled for 12-6 p.m., Aug. 16, at Molly’s Joint in Tilton, is set to host three categories for the joint rolling contest (fastest, most artistic, and best) and Jurassic Grill, which offers one of my favorite local food-truck items, empanadas, the perfect festival food.
Continue reading →Review: Grease Monkey by Terrabis
While I love exploring new genetics, I cherish the ability to sample the same strain from different cultivators. Having this genetic “control” makes for a fairer and easier comparison between grows. I’ve had the privilege of sampling Grease Monkey from various cultivators, and I recently picked up an eighth of the cultivar from dispensary brand turned full-fledged label, Terrabis.
Continue reading →Loan Applications for all cannabis social equity licensees to open Aug. 11
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced that applications for Round 3 of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program will open August 11th. According to the press release, this round of funding includes $40 million, which will be available through Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) fully financed by the State. Loans will be available to qualified, licensed social equity craft growers, infusers, transporters, and adult-use dispensing organizations.
Continue reading →Review: Holy GMOly by Sol Canna
I picked up three Sol Canna strains from The Dispensary Champaign to review. I previously reviewed Wedding Fritter and Triangle Irene and finished the trio of reviews with the strain Holy GMOly.
Continue reading →CannaLaugh inaugural show set for Aug. 16
CannaLaugh comedy series, Blazed and Amused, is scheduled to host its inaugural event at the CineCity Studios in Chicago Saturday, Aug. 16. The immersive comedy show is for the “cannabis-positive crowd, combining elevated humor, culture, and hemp-focused engagement.” Use discount code lolla25 for 10% off tickets. General admission and VIP tickets can be purchased here.
Continue reading →Review: Pain Relief Balm by Avexia
Topical treatments are often overlooked at dispensaries, but ointments and balms can be a great delivery method for those hoping to avoid any chance of intoxication. Verano imprint label Avexia is completely focused on the topical segment, so I picked up some of the labels 1:1 Pain Relief Balm to review.
Continue reading →Aroma Grow Cannabis Cup set for Sunday
The Aroma Grow Cannabis Cup is less than a week away. Aroma Grow Store, located at 668 Wheeling Road in Wheeling, is scheduled to host the event from 12-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. Award ceremony starts at 1 p.m. The Aroma Grow Cup will host prizes for the competition, as well as 50 vendors, a DJ, food, raffles, giveaways, joint rolling contest, coolest “hippie vibes” costume prize, and more.
Continue reading →Review: Chem D Live Rosin by IC Collective
I said years ago that the lack of gas and chem-heavy flavor options on Illinois menus was a true opportunity for a cultivator to stake a claim. IC Collective has done just that with a genetic lineup of cultivars heavy on gas and chem. I picked up a sample of IC Collective Chem D Live Rosin to review.
Continue reading →Craft Showcase VIP Tickets sold out, free GA tickets still available
VIP Tickets to the 2nd Annual Illinois Craft Showcase have sold out, but FREE general admission tickets are still available. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet 50+ craft brands and sample for free the best licensed cannabis products in Illinois. The event is scheduled for 12-6 p.m., Aug. 16, at Molly’s Joint in Tilton. General admission tickets must be reserved here.
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