IDOR releases informational bulletin for hemp product changes
The Illinois Department of Revenue today released an informational bulletin for all businesses possessing or selling consumable or topical hemp products. Illinois plans to begin enforcement of the Illinois Hemp Act on Nov. 12, 2026, regardless of the federal government’s delay of related enforcement, which is currently scheduled for Dec. 11, 2026.
Continue reading →News Joint Events to host third annual Illinois Craft Showcase
More than 55 craft growers and infusers will be offering product samples at the third annual Illinois Craft Showcase. The open-consumption event, hosted by News Joint Events, is set for 1-6 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Pekin VFW. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet brand representatives and sample the best licensed craft cannabis products in Illinois.
Continue reading →Review: Perk Up, Pumpkin Chews by Betty’s Eddies
Betty’s Eddies always has a special limited release ready when the seasons change. I recently spotted the brand’s latest drop at Thrive Anna, so I grabbed a bag of Perk Up, Pumpkin Spice Latte Swirl Chews to review.
Continue reading →SeshFest 2026 set for Saturday
SeshFest 2026, in partnership with Mystic Greenz and News Joint Events, is set for 1-6 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Horseshoe Lake Community Center in Olive Branch, Illinois. The open-consumption event will feature several cannabis brands, including Rove, Night Phantom, The Botanist, Bedford Grow, Cresco, PTS Farms, Wana, Good Vibes, Ogeez!, and Wyvern Botanicals, as well as dispensaries, cannabis industry businesses, associations, advocates, craft/artisan, and local food trucks.
Continue reading →Review: Jenny Kush Live Rosin Badder by Aeriz
Aeriz’s rosin lab has been putting out consistent work for a few years now, tapping into the cultivator’s massive genetic lineup to keep the variety churning. Personally, though, it’s the Aeriz classics like Jenny Kush that get the most attention. I recently stopped into Mystic Greenz in Olive Branch to pick up a gram of Jenny Kush live rosin to review.
Continue reading →Illinois releases annual cannabis reports
The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) compiled and released Illinois’ Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2026. The 160-page report incorporates summaries, goals, projects, data, and accomplishments from several state departments and committees.
Continue reading →Review: Sour Island Breeze Gummies by Kanha
Kanha has already established itself in Illinois with traditional gummies, fast-acting options, and solventless rosin belts. The Sours line stacks both ideas: solventless rosin inside a fast-acting nano sour gummy. I recently picked up from the Kanha team a bag of Sour Island Breeze Iced Lemonade Rosin Gummies to review.
Continue reading →Illinois proposes cannabis vehicle violations for micromobility devices
The Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) released today new proposals that would add cannabis criminal codes to vehicle violations for operators of motor-driven cycle, low-speed electric bicycle, low-speed gas bicycle, and electric micromobility device, such as an electric skateboard or scooter.
Continue reading →Review: Face on Fire by Legacy
Legacy has recently gotten a packaging update highlighting its Illinois roots and the fact that they do not remediate, so I picked up a 3.5g of Face on Fire from the Legacy team to review.
Continue reading →IDOA clarifies responsibilities for licensed cannabis testing laboratories
The Illinois Department of Agriculture and Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA-DCR) today released a bulletin to clarify the responsibilities of licensed Illinois cannabis testing facilities regarding to the timely and complete reporting of laboratory test results in the Seed-to-Sale traceability system, Metrc.
Continue reading →Mystic Greenz to host SeshFest 2026
In partnership with Mystic Greenz and News Joint Events, SeshFest 2026 is set for 1-6 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Horseshoe Lake Community Center in Olive Branch, Illinois. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet brand representatives and sample a wide variety of licensed cannabis products available to Illinois consumers.
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