Cannabis Research Institute kicks off Public Research Series
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) is inviting the public to attend its inaugural CRI Public Research Series, an initiative designed to make cannabis research transparent, accessible, and collaborative.
Continue reading →IDOA to host public hearing for rule changes to cannabis law
On Oct. 3, Illinois Register published First Notice from The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) of proposed rule changes to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act administrative rules, and today, IDOA again announced it is set to host a public hearing on the rules. The hearing is open to anyone with questions or comments on the proposed changes.
Continue reading →Review: Cherry Mellow by Cookies
After reviewing the Apples and Bananas, I sampled another Cookies strain picked up from Cookies Bloomington, Cherry Mellow.
Continue reading →Dispensary Spotlight: The Dispensary Champaign
The Dispensary Champaign is located at 1826 Glenn Park Dr. in Champaign, Illinois. The retail store opened in June 2024 and serves recreational customers. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday–Wednesday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday.
Continue reading →Review: Tangelo Pearls by Grön
To continue with my reviews of Grön ratio gummies, I picked up another uplifting gummy. After reviewing the Mega Pearls and Blueberry Lemonade 3:1 Pearls, I chose for this review the sativa Tangelo 2:1:1 Pearls.
Continue reading →Flower Expo posts Seshes recordings for Illinois panels
The Flower Expo recently released recordings of the Seshes from its second open-consumption cannabis event in Illinois. During the Flower Expo Illinois, several panels of professionals answered questions about the Illinois cannabis industry. Those panel discussions can be found here.
Continue reading →Review: Apples and Bananas by Cookies
We haven’t reviewed Cookies flower since September 2023, so I picked up a couple strains from Cookies Bloomington, including this Apples and Bananas.
Continue reading →Cannabis Research Institute releases annual report
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) released its first From Seed To Social Impact 2025 Annual Report today. The report provides stories, milestones, and partnerships that shaped CRI’s first year, as well as a look at what’s ahead.
Continue reading →IDOA post portal for 2025 Hemp Cultivator Final Report
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today posted a website portal for this year’s Hemp Cultivator Final Report. Reports are due by Dec. 1, 2025
Continue reading →IDOA to host public meeting on cannabis plant monitoring system
As mentioned in the previous news article, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today proposed amendments that would add a new IDOA-designated cannabis plant monitoring system, within which all cannabis business establishments must create and maintain accounts that track all movements of cannabis or cannabis-derived products. IDOA also announced today a time and date for a public hearing on the proposed amendments.
Continue reading →IDOA proposes new cannabis plant monitoring system
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today new proposed amendments to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. As detailed in today’s Illinois Register and Flinn Report, the rulemaking would add a new IDOA-designated cannabis plant monitoring system, within which all cannabis business establishments must create and maintain accounts that track all movements of cannabis or cannabis-derived products.
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