Lawsuit claims cannabis companies did not warn of mental health risks
A lawsuit, filed on behalf of more than 40 plaintiffs, claims that cannabis companies did not warn them of mental health risks when purchasing from legal retail stores. The lawsuit states, “This class action lawsuit seeks to hold Cresco Labs, Green Thumb, Verano Holdings, and Verano LLC responsible for promoting their cannabis products to recreational users as safe and appropriate for widespread use despite scientific evidence to the contrary.”
Continue reading →Review: Infused Mustard & Infused BBQ Sauce by Culinary Cannabis Co.
I believe one benefit of legalization is the ability to integrate cannabis into daily life in more ways than ever before. Culinary Cannabis Company shares that approach, and I’ve been reviewing some of the label’s infused base ingredients lately. Recently, I picked up the brand’s Canna Boss Sauce Infused Mustard and BBQ Sauce at Cookies Bloomington.
Continue reading →Aroma Grow Cup set for August 2
The Aroma Grow Store, located at 668 Wheeling Road in Wheeling, is scheduled to host the 2nd annual Aroma Grow Cannabis Cup from 12–6 p.m. on Aug. 2. VIP and general admission tickets can be found here.
Continue reading →Review: Lemon Drop & Blue Milk Mixy Vapes by Midweek Friday
Lately, I’ve been discussing the explosion of vape hardware options in my reviews, and products continue to advance at a rapid pace. nuEra imprint label Midweek Friday recently released a line of “Mixy” vapes allowing the consumer to magnetically connect two vapes into one. I recently stopped at nuEra Champaign to pick up Midweek Friday Lemon Drop and Blue Milk Mixy vapes to review.
Continue reading →Cannabis Research Institute Symposium set for June 1
The Community Health and Cannabis Collaborative (CHeCC) and Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) at the University of Illinois Chicago recently announced their inaugural symposium. The CRI Symposium is scheduled for
Continue reading →Review: Miami Mango Vape Stone by Higher Self
During the early days of legal cannabis, there were only a few options when it came to vapes. These days, new hardware hits shelves weekly in every shape and format imaginable. The 1937 Group brand Higher Self is hoping to stand out with a unique Vape Stone design. I recently stopped into Parkway Tilton to pick up a Higher Self Miami Mango Vape Stone to review.
Continue reading →IDOA bulletin details cannabis and hemp rule changes
On April 14, 2026, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) approved the Department of Agriculture’s Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act rule changes. Rule changes and updates pertain to reduced fees, hemp inputs, camera requirements, seed to sale requirements, label requirements, product registrations, and transfer sites. See below for more details. The Administrative Code published on the Division of Cannabis Regulation and Illinois General Assembly websites will be updated. Any paper or PDF copies of … Continue reading →
Keefy Cannafest set for May 16
Keefy Canopy is scheduled to host the annual Keefy Cannafest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 16. The festival will be back at a familiar place, High Harbor Lounge in Peoria. General admission tickets can be found here.
Continue reading →IDOA extends application deadline for Craft Grower Group 2 licensees
The Illinois Department of Agriculture Division of Cannabis Regulation announced that “Craft Growers who were awarded an initial license with effective dates June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023, and who did not become operational prior to the previously announced blanket deadline of May 31, 2026, now have an additional opportunity to submit an operational extension application by May 31, 2026.”
Continue reading →Illinois awards $31.8 million for third round of Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of $31.8 million in loans through Round III of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program. Through the program, 95 qualified, licensed social equity businesses across all license types are receiving Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) financed by the State of Illinois. The full list of this round’s recipients can be found here.
Continue reading →Review: Infused Chamoy by NuEra
With the release of the brand’s infused giardiniera last year, nuEra is no stranger to infused foods. The brand recently followed up by partnering with Michelin-starred Chicago restaurant Carino to release an infused chamoy. I recently stopped at nuEra Champaign to pick up a jar of nuEra x Carino Chamoy to review.
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