‘Technical error’ closes Social Equity Criteria Lottery portal
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that, because of a technical error, an outdated Cannabis Dispensary License application for the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL) was made available through the IDFPR online portal. IDFPR closed the online portal and is working to ensure the correct application is made available.
Continue reading →Review: Sugar Cookie Distillate Disposable Vape by Ozone
One of the biggest benefits of legal cannabis is the fact that it potentially unlocks an entirely new section of the population to the benefits that many of us already enjoy. When I worked behind the counter at a dispensary, one of the most often asked questions was, “Does it have to taste like weed?” The answer: it doesn’t. There is a wide range of out-of-the-box-flavor options available, including the Sugar Distillate Disposable Vape from … Continue reading →
CROO launches new website
The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) today announced the launch of its new website. The new CROO website has been designed to be more user friendly and a better comprehensive resource for recreational and medical cannabis in Illinois.
Continue reading →Ayr Wellness and Dispensary 33 terminate acquisition
Ayr Wellness recently announced that the vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator terminated the previously announced proposed to acquire the equity interests of Dispensary 33 retail stores in Illinois. The original proposed acquisition was announced in November 2021.
Continue reading →Review: Strawberry Infused Preroll by Terp Stix
In 2022, infused prerolls started appearing more and more on Illinois dispensary menus, and I believe 2023 will be the year that infused prerolls become the new standard. Terp Stix is a new label from 4Front Ventures bringing flavored distillate infused prerolls from California and Washington to our market. This Terp Stix Strawberry distillate infused preroll was on the menu at Mission South Chicago, so I picked one up to see what the label offered.
Continue reading →A Toast to Hemp! event set for Feb. 19
The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA) and Mr .CBD are scheduled to host “A Toast to Hemp!” event for anyone interested in an opportunity to try hemp food and drinks or check out industrial hemp products, such as building materials, plastics, textiles, clothing, and paper.
Continue reading →Review: Banana Dance by Legends
One of the questions I often field from non-cannabis friends that read my reviews is “Do you really smell that?” when referencing the various aromas I list when I breakdown the scent of flower or concentrates. My answer is always a resounding, “Yes, yes I do.” While I draw my olfactory assessment skills from my days in the wine industry, cannabis is so much more expressive, creating aromatic complexity that wine could only dream of. … Continue reading →
IWC to host 2023 Annual Spring Conference
The weather has not warmed up yet, but the Illinois cannabis-friendly events are starting to. One of those events is the Illinois Women in Cannabis’ (IWC) 2023 Annual Spring Conference: “Empowering Women in the Illinois Cannabis Industry: Advancing Gender Equity Now” set for March. IWC is still accepting applications for conference speakers and presenters until 5 p.m. Friday, February 3.
Continue reading →Review: Sunset Sherbet Live Resin by Rythm
By Patsy Marie As someone who’s involved with most of the Chicago and Illinois online cannabis communities, I know that OG and Kush strains are becoming more and more sought after in the Illinois market. Somewhat gone are the days of people hankering for the cookie and cake strains, though, of course, there are exceptions. With that being said, I was immensely delighted when I saw that Rythm had released Sunset Sherbet, a classic cross … Continue reading →
IDFPR again extends cannabis curbside pickup
After the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced it was changing its legalities on cannabis curbside pickup for medical patients after the New Year, IDFPR then extended the variance that permitted curbside pickup through January. Now, Illinois has announced that the variance permitting curbside pickup at Illinois dispensaries again has been extended.
Continue reading →Homegrown Review: Rainbow Sherbet by John Grow #34
John Grow #34 is back to tell about another strain medical patients should know about. John Grow #34’s last review featured Lemon Bubblegum, and this review highlights Rainbow Sherbet.
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