A second Illinois House cannabis ‘omnibus’ bill introduced
A second Illinois House bill containing multiple cannabis-related amendments across several Acts has been referred to the Rules Committee. Rep. Nicholas K. Smith recently introduced House Bill 4478 (HB4478), which doubles up on some of the same provisions as the cannabis-reform House Bill 4306 (HB4306) recently introduced by Rep. Bob Morgan and adds other amendments.
Continue reading →Review: Stack ‘Em High Poker Chips Gummies by Sin City Cannabis
As mentioned in my last review, I picked up Sin City Cannabis’ entire flavor line of recently launched Let’s Roll Craps Dice and Stack ‘Em High Poker Chips gummies. After reviewing the Let’s Roll Craps Dice, I moved on to the three flavors of Stack ‘Em High Poker Chips.
Continue reading →Chicago City Council bans most hemp-derived products
Earlier today, Chicago’s City Council voted 32-16 to prohibit the sale of most hemp-derived products. Hemp-infused beverages, pet products, topicals, and other CBD products were exempt from the ban.
Continue reading →Review: Let’s Roll Craps Dice Gummies by Sin City Cannabis
Sin City Cannabis, founded by Chicago-native Daniel Caravette, recently launched a line of Craps Dice Gummies and Poker Chips Gummies. I picked up the entire flavor line to review, starting with the Let’s Roll Craps Dice.
Continue reading →CRI to host Public Research Series about medical cannabis
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) invites the public to attend the next CRI Public Research Series. The session, Medical Cannabis: Perspectives from a Clinician and an Educator, is scheduled for 12 p.m. Feb. 2. The two presenters are Aviad Haramati, PhD, and Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD, ABOIM. Meeting registration link can be found here.
Continue reading →Review: Cherimoya by Nature’s Heritage
It has become nearly impossible to keep up with all the new products hitting the Illinois market. Recently, Nature’s Heritage dropped a new batch of genetics, so I picked up an eighth of the Cherimoya to review.
Continue reading →CRI launches YouTube page to highlight research series
Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) recently launched a YouTube page that highlights CRI’s Research Spotlight Series, Public Research Series, and other video media. The most recent video posted included the latest Research Spotlight Series, which discussed evolving federal rules for cannabis and hemp.
Continue reading →Review: Fly Away Chocolates by Zoi
One of my favorite flavors is the classic combination of mint and chocolate. I can count on one hand the number of edible products in the state that appeal to that preference, so I’m always excited to see newcomers. Craft infuser Zoi has released Fly Aways, a milk chocolate mint option I picked up to review.
Continue reading →Know Your Brand: ZOI
This Know Your Brand feature highlights ZOI. The woman-owned brand was launched in Illinois in August 2025. A live menu for ZOI products can be found here.
Continue reading →News Joint Grow Journal 77: Burgers n’ Beer (Part II)
I’m back with Part II of the Burgers n’ Beer grow journal to let everyone know how the final product came out. Bred by The Ranch, Burgers n’ Beer is an indica-leaning cross of Donny Burger (GMO x Larry F8) and Rootbeer BC2.
Continue reading →Rep. Morgan introduces new cannabis-reform bill
Since recreational-use legalization in January 2020, the Illinois legislature has passed only one cannabis-related bill to reform either the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act or the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Every other cannabis reform bill that has been introduced has failed, including multiple individual bills and omnibuses. With a new year, though, comes the introduction of another cannabis-reform bill.
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