Review: Pacific Pie by Flora
I became tired of doughy strains when cookie and pie strains were first making their mark on menus. Thankfully, those times have passed and the dough-heavy cuts we are left with are much more complex and interesting than their predecessors. I recently stopped at High Haven Elgin and picked up an eighth of Flora Pacific Pie to review.
Continue reading →Medical Cannabis Patient Program gets new online registration portal
The Division of Cannabis Regulation today sent out emails to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program stating that it was pleased to announce that a new online registration portal will be live on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Continue reading →Review: Duct Tape by Island
I’ve been looking for an indica strain that will knock me out late at night. A couple years ago, we reviewed Garlic Z by Island, which was one of the last indica that consistently put me to sleep. When I noticed Island released Duct Tape, another indica-dominant strain, I picked up an eight to review in hopes the strain would do the same.
Continue reading →News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser event set for May 17
News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, ancillary businesses, and individuals to participate in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament scheduled for 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 17 at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge. The free-to-the-public event will include outdoor vending and an indoor Texas Hold ‘em tournament.
Continue reading →Review: Tangie Crush and Berry Drip Guap RSO Gummies by Savvy
I’ve never really had Guap, but I am an avid fan of RSO. Verano’s brand Savvy recently launched Guap RSO Gummies in Illinois, utilizing the money theme in appearance and name for its new single-dose edibles. I picked up from ZenLeaf Lombard the Tangie Crush and Berry Drip Guap RSO gummies to review.
Continue reading →CROO releases notice for RFID Tags from Metrc
The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) released a notice for cannabis business establishments in Illinois concerning Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags from Metrc.
Continue reading →Review: Dark Chocolate Mint, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles by Aerīz
Aerīz Full Spectrum Hash Drops have long been near the top of my favorite edibles list. When I heard Aerīz was releasing a line of chocolate truffles using the same formula, I couldn’t wait to review them. Recently, I picked up all three flavors of truffles: Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Dark Chocolate Mint, and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter.
Continue reading →IDOA offers operational application extension for ‘good cause’
Focusing on pre-operational deadlines and extension form, the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announced an extension for (Group 2) Craft Growers. As previously announced on Dec. 28, 2023, because of a number of factors, the operational deadline for Craft Growers awarded an initial license with effective dates, June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023, was extended to June 1, 2025. This date had been announced as the final universal deadline extension for … Continue reading →
Review: Jahmba Juice by Legacy
While some cultivators take the time to produce custom art for select strains, Legacy curates one-off bags and jars for its entire lineup. The recent Jahmba Juice release, harkening back to the juice pouches of my youth, caught my eye, so I recently picked up an eighth to review.
Continue reading →Flower Expo Illinois releases Seshes recordings
The Flower Expo Illinois recently released recordings of its Seshes taken during its inaugural Illinois open-consumption cannabis event. The Flower Expo hosted dispensaries, cannabis brands, and budtenders in a packed Sarabande from 12-10 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, and during the afternoon ran several Seshes in which a panel of professionals answered questions about the Illinois cannabis industry and more.
Continue reading →Review: Apollo Apple Sour Gummies by Galaxy Labs
While most craft labels are expanding by adding new strains, some are adding entirely new categories to their lineups. Craft label Galaxy Labs recently expanded into the world of edibles, so I picked up the Galaxy Labs Apollo Apple Sour Gummies to review.
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