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MCAB meets for first time since June 2024

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 19, 2025 by Jason BrownMay 19, 2025
MCAB meets for first time since June 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), hosted its first meeting of the year from 3:30-5 p.m. today. MCAB members focused on the re-introduction of board members, board procedures, updates, and a framework for reviewing evidence for proposed new qualifying conditions.

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Posted in Health, Law, News, Politics | Tagged Illinois Medical Cannabis Advisory Board, Illinois Medical Cannabis Advisory Board meetings, qualifying conditions for Illinois medical cannabis card

Review: Super Sour Diesel Disposable Vape by High Supply

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 18, 2025 by Michael LasleyMay 20, 2025
Super Sour Diesel Disposable Vape by High Supply

As mentioned, I seem to encounter a new disposable vape hardware setup every time I visit a dispensary. This time was Cresco’s budget label High Supply with a new 2-gram all-in-one. I picked up a Super Sour Diesel 2-gram disposable vape to review.

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Posted in Cartridges and Vapes, Product Reviews | Tagged effects, flavor, High Supply, High Supply disposable vapes in Illinois, Super Sour Diesel Disposable Vape by High Supply, Super Sour Diesel Disposable Vape review

Review: Rainbows & Cherries by Cresco

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 14, 2025 by Illinois EdMay 15, 2025
Rainbows & Cherries by Cresco

I’ve been searching for Work Sativa strains for more than five years now. The overwhelming majority have been citrus, chem, and fruit flavors. Rarely do I run across a Work Sativa with earthy, herbal, and wood flavors. The new Rainbows & Cherries strain by Cresco was one of those strains.

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Posted in Product Reviews, Strains, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged aroma, effects, flavor, Rainbows & Cherries by Cresco, Rainbows & Cherries Cresco strain, Rainbows & Cherries strain in Illinois, Rainbows & Cherries strain review, Rainbows & Cherries weed strain

Facility Tour Spotlight: Ogeez!

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 13, 2025 by Jason BrownMay 14, 2025
Facility Tour Spotlight: Ogeez!

Along with our Dispensary Spotlight Tours, Michael and I have been traveling across Illinois and recording facility tours. This Facility Tour and Video (click here) Spotlight highlights the brand OGeez!.

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Posted in Culture, Dispensary Spotlight, Interviews, Lifestyle, News, Profiles | Tagged How does Ogeez! make its gummies, OGeez! gummie brand, OGeez! gummies in Illinois, OGeez! gummy flavors

Review: Strawberry Lemonade Live Resin Gummies by Lost Farm

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 12, 2025 by Illinois EdMay 14, 2025
Strawberry Lemonade Live Resin Gummies by Lost Farm

I’m following up my Citrus Spritz Live Resin Gummies and Pineapple Live Resin Gummies reviews with one more Lost Farm strain-specific review. For this review, I sampled the Strawberry Lemonade Live Resin Gummies, picked up from Sunnyside Champaign.

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Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged effects, flavor, KIVA Lost Farm, Lost Farm gummies in Illinois, Strawberry Lemonade Live Resin Gummies by Lost Farm, Strawberry Lemonade Live Resin Gummies review

News Joint Scholarship Texas Hold ‘em Fundraiser set for Saturday

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 11, 2025 by Jason BrownMay 14, 2025
News Joint Scholarship Texas Hold ‘em Fundraiser set for Saturday

News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, ancillary businesses, and individuals to attend or 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. The inaugural News Joint Scholarship Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament is scheduled for 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 17 at Emerald … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, News | Tagged News Joint Scholarship, News Joint Scholarship Endowment, News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser set for Saturday, When is News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser

Review: Wake N Puff Infused Prerolls by Victoria LP Presents

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 10, 2025 by Michael LasleyMay 11, 2025
Wake N Puff Infused Prerolls by Victoria LP Presents

I’ve reviewed the line of vapes from Victoria LP Presents, Wake N Vape. Now, the brand has returned with a line of terpene-infused prerolls called Wake N Puff. I had the opportunity to review all three options from the Wake N Puff line: Berry Bliss-Wuga, Sunrise Mango-Keyshia, and Twilight Berry-Dirty Eagle.

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Posted in Pre-rolls, Product Reviews | Tagged Berry Bliss-Wuga, effects, flavor, Sunrise Mango-Keyshia, Twilight Berry-Dirty Eagle, Victoria LP Presents prerolls in Illinois, Wake N Puff Infused Prerolls, Wake N Puff Infused Prerolls by Victoria LP Presents, Wake N Puff Infused Prerolls review

Illinois bill addressing odor-proof containers passes committee

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 9, 2025 by Jason BrownMay 9, 2025
Illinois bill addressing odor-proof containers passes committee

Earlier today, Illinois Senate Bill 0042 passed the Judiciary-Criminal Committee and now returns to the House floor for a second reading and more debate. SB0042, sponsored by Sen. Rachel Ventura, removes the requirement that cannabis within any area of a motor vehicle must be in an odor-proof container. This minor change of wording in the Vehicle Code could have bigger implications for future Illinois Supreme Court rulings.

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Posted in Culture, Law, News, Politics | Tagged Illinois raw cannabis aroma law, is the smell of cannabis probably cause to search vehicle, odor-proof containers law, odor-proof wording in Illinois cannabis law, Senate Bill 0042

Review: Bio Jesus Vape Cart by Cresco

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 9, 2025 by Michael LasleyMay 9, 2025
Bio Jesus Vape Carr by Cresco

It’s interesting how certain cannabis strains become associated with specific people, places, and things. One strain in the legal market really has my dad’s heart, Bio-Jesus, and anytime I see it, I think of the old man. I recently picked up from Sunnyside Champaign a Cresco Bio-Jesus Liquid Live Resin Vape Cart to review.

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Posted in Cartridges and Vapes, Product Reviews | Tagged Bio Jesus Vape Cart by Cresco, Bio Jesus Vape Cart review, Bio-Jesus Liquid Live Resin Vape Cart review, Cresco Live Resin Carts in Illinois, effects, flavor

Illinois State Treasurer issues RFP for cannabis tax banking services

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 8, 2025 by Jason BrownMay 9, 2025
Illinois State Treasurer issues RFP for cannabis tax banking services

The Office of the Illinois State Treasurer (Treasurer) this week issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for banking services for cash processing of medical and recreational cannabis tax payments. According to the RFP, the Treasurer seeks a successful Respondent (Contractor) to provide efficient and cost-effective banking services for the cash payments of taxes collected by the State of Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) for recreational adult use cannabis and medical cannabis permitted under Illinois law. … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged banking services for cash processing of cannabis tax payments., cannabis tax banking services in Illinois, Illinois State Treasurer Request for Proposals cannabis banking

Review: Supreme Planet by Blaze

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 7, 2025 by Michael LasleyMay 14, 2025
Supreme Planet by Blaze

Mosca Seeds has been producing gear for more than a decade, and again, one of the breeder’s strains has found its way into Illinois dispensaries. Blaze recently released Supreme Planet, originally bred by Mosca, so I picked up an eighth to review.

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Posted in End of the Day Strains, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Blaze cannabis brand, Blaze cannabis in Illinois, Mosca seeds, Supreme Planet by Blaze, Supreme Planet strain review, Supreme Planet weed strain

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Illinois April medical cannabis sales totals lowest April total since 2019

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 6, 2025 by Jason BrownMay 9, 2025
Illinois April medical cannabis sales totals lowest since 2019

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its April 2025 medical cannabis sales totals. Retail sales of medical cannabis for April totaled $21,761,560.56, which is the lowest April sales since 2019.

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Posted in Health, Law, News | Tagged cannabis sales in Illinois, Illinois medical cannabis sales, medical cannabis sales, monthly medical cannabis sales in Illinois

Review: Pineapple Live Resin Gummies by Lost Farm

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 5, 2025 by Illinois EdMay 9, 2025
Pineapple Live Resin Gummies by Lost Farm

As recently mentioned in my Citrus Spritz Live Resin Gummies review, we at Illinois News Joint are big fans of live resin gummies. To continue through the Lost Farm strain-specific gummies, I picked up at Sunnyside Champaign the Pineapple Live … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged effects, flavor, KIVA Lost Farm, Lost Farm gummies, Lost Farm gummies in Illinois, Pineapple Live Resin Gummies by Lost Farm, Pineapple Live Resin Gummies review

Review: Citrus Spritz Live Resin Gummies by Lost Farm

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 4, 2025 by Illinois EdMay 7, 2025
Citrus Spritz Live Resin Gummies by Lost Farm

With nearly 200 published edible reviews, our preference for full-spectrum gummies is becoming obvious at this point. Hence, the run of Lost Farm Live Resin Gummies reviews, including this Citrus Spritz (and more to come).

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Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged Citrus Spritz Live Resin Gummies by Lost Farm, Citrus Spritz Live Resin Gummies review, Citrus Spritz Pineapple Express Live Resin Gummies, effects, flavor, Lost Farm gummies, Lost Farm gummies in Illinois

Molotov cocktail arsonist(s) targeting cannabis dispensaries

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 3, 2025 by Jason BrownMay 4, 2025
Molotov cocktail arsonist(s) targeting cannabis dispensaries

The Chicago Police Department issued a Business Alert last week about two related cannabis dispensary Molotov-cocktail fires, and yesterday, a Molotov-cocktail arson attempt occurred at a third dispensary.

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Posted in News | Tagged cannabis dispensary Molotov-cocktail fires, Cannabist dispensary Molotov cocktail, Chicago Cannabis Company Molotov cocktail, Molotov cocktail arsonist cannabis dispensary

Review: Dragonfruit LOL CBC Gummies by BITS

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 2, 2025 by Michael LasleyMay 3, 2025
Dragonfruit LOL CBC Gummies by BITS

While THC still gets most of the attention, minor cannabinoids are starting to receive the focus they deserve, especially with edibles. Verano edible spin off, BITS, has built an entire line of gummies using secondary cannabinoids, such as CBG and … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged BITS edibles in Illinois, Dragonfruit LOL CBC Gummies by BITS, Dragonfruit LOL CBC Gummies in Illinois, Dragonfruit LOL CBC Gummies review, Dragonfruit LOL Gummies, effects, flavor

News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser invites all Texas Hold ‘em players

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 1, 2025 by Jason BrownMay 3, 2025
News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser invites all Texas Hold ‘em players

News Joint Events invites all players of Texas Hold ‘em to join the News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser, which supports students attending or wanting to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Oakton College cannabis programs. The inaugural News Joint Scholarship Texas … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News | Tagged Cannbis scholarhips in Illinois, Emerald Dispensary and Lounge., News Joint Scholarship, News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser, News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament, When is News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser

Review: GMO Rootbeer by Kaviar

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 30, 2025 by Michael LasleyMay 1, 2025
GMO Rootbeer by Kaviar

I’ve always been a fan of the classics. Old standby strains always grab my attention when spotted on a menu. Kaviar GMO Rootbeer instantly stood out by blending the old with something new. During a recent stop at Consume Marion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged aroma, effects, flavor, GMO Rootbeer by Kaviar, GMO Rootbeer strain review, GMO Rootbeer weed strain, Kaviar, Kaviar in Illinois

New medical cannabis patient online portal ready for use

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 29, 2025 by Jason BrownApril 29, 2025
New medical cannabis patient online portal ready for use

The Division of Cannabis Regulation sent out emails today to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program stating that new online registration portal is now ready for use.

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Posted in Compassionate Clinics of America, Health, Law, News, Politics | Tagged how to register for medical card in Illinois, Illinois Medical Patient registraion portal, Illinois new online registration portal, medical cannabis patient online portal, new Illinois medical patient online portal

Review: Thorny Berry Live Rosin CBN Gummies by Lost Farm

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 29, 2025 by Michael LasleyApril 29, 2025
Thorny Berry Live Rosin CBN Gummies by Lost Farm

Sometimes, a product just has my number. Lost Farms Thorny Berry Live Rosin CBN Gummies got me on two counts: my love for solventless edibles and my long-standing problems with sleep.

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Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged effects, flavor, Lost Farm gummies, Lost Farm gummies in Illinois, Thorny Berry Live Rosin CBN Gummies by Lost Farm, Thorny Berry Live Rosin CBN Gummies review

Changes to cannabis occupation tax rate start July 1

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 28, 2025 by Jason BrownApril 29, 2025
Illinois to change cannabis occupation tax rate July 1

The Illinois Department of Revenue today posted a notice for all dispensaries engaged in the business of selling adult use cannabis at retail in taxing jurisdictions that have enacted Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Taxes. Effective July 1, 2025, … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged cannabis occupation tax in Illinois, cannabis occupation tax to change in Illinois, Illinois Department of Revenue, Municipal and County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Taxes in Illinois

Grow Journal 67: Lemon Cleaner by 34 Mongrels Genetics (Part 2)

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 28, 2025 by Illinois EdMay 15, 2025
Lemon Cleaner by 34 Mongrels Genetics

For Part II of this grow journal, I smoked the finished product from my Lemon Cleaner (see Part I) grow and am back to report. Lemon Cleaner is a sativa-dominant cross of Lemon Bubblegum and Mr. Clean, bred by 34 … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow Journal, Health, ILNJ Grow Journal, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged 34 Mongrels Genetics, aroma, effects, flavor, Lemon Cleaner by 34 Mongrels Genetics, Lemon Cleaner strain review, Lemon Cleaner weed strain

Review: Morning Dew by FloraCal

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 27, 2025 by Illinois EdApril 28, 2025
Morning Dew by FloraCal

In the last five years, I have reviewed, sampled, and/or grown more than 100 sativa strains searching for my favorite effects, what I call Work Sativa. The criteria: high-energy, motivating, strong but focused cerebral high (that battles my ADD), relaxing … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged aroma, effects, flavor, FloraCal, FloraCal flower in Illinois, Morning Dew by FloraCal, Morning Dew strain review, Morning Dew weed strain

Grow Journal 66: Lemon Cleaner by 34 Mongrels Genetics (Part 1)

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 26, 2025 by Illinois EdApril 28, 2025
Lemon Cleaner by 34 Mongrels Genetics

On my journey finding lemon-flavored “Work Sativa” strains, I grew Lemon Bubblegum, Lemon Cleaner, and Lemon Biscotti by 34 Mongrels Genetics. The Lemon Bubblegum turned out exactly how I hoped with a sweet, natural lemon flavor. The next News Joint … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Grow Journal, Health, ILNJ Grow Journal | Tagged 34 Mongrels Genetics, aroma, effects, flavor, How to grow Lemon Cleaner, Lemon Cleaner, Lemon Cleaner strain review, Lemon Cleaner weed strain

Review: Good News Tee Time Lemonade Infused Prerolls

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 25, 2025 by Michael LasleyApril 25, 2025
Good News Tee Time Lemonade Infused Prerolls

Golf and grass, they’re made for each other. As cannabis becomes legal in more places, sports have increasingly become open about the connection between the two. Cresco’s spin-off Good News released a new “Tee Time” line. I recently picked up … Continue reading →

Posted in Pre-rolls, Product Reviews | Tagged effects, flavor, Good News brand in Illinois, Good News Tee Time brand, Good News Tee Time Lemonade in Illinois, Good News Tee Time Lemonade Infused Prerolls, Tee Time Lemonade Infused Prerolls, Tee Time Lemonade Infused Prerolls review

Illinois cannabis sales, for first time, trail previous yearly totals

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 24, 2025 by Jason BrownApril 24, 2025
Illinois monthly cannabis sales, for first time, trail previous yearly totals

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that recreational cannabis sales totals for March 2025 reached $147,485,559.04. For the second-straight month (and only third time since legalization), March sales totals decreased from the previous year’s monthly … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged how much did Illinois make on weed sales, how much weed has Illinois sold, Illinois cannabis sales, Illinois monthly cannabis sales totals

Review: Marmas Bar Watermelon Disposable Vape by Crystal Clear

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 23, 2025 by Michael LasleyApril 23, 2025
Marmas Bar Watermelon Disposable Vape by Crystal Clear

We talk a lot about the ever-increasing variety of strains on the market, but one unexpected aspect consumers face is the long list of options for vape hardware. I recently crossed paths with a new-to-me format when I picked up … Continue reading →

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Medical Cannabis Patient Program new online portal goes live April 29

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 22, 2025 by Jason BrownApril 22, 2025
Medical Cannabis Patient Program new online portal goes live April 29

The Division of Cannabis Regulation today sent out emails for a second notice to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program about the new online registration portal that will be live Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

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Posted in Compassionate Clinics of America, Health, Law, News | Tagged Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program, Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program, Medical Cannabis Patient Program new online portal, new online portal

Review: Blueberry and Pineapple Gummies by Mighty Rayne

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 21, 2025 by Illinois EdApril 22, 2025
Blueberry and Pineapple Gummies by Mighty Rayne

Illinois News Joint was first introduced to Realeaf Botanicals during the Illinois Craft Showcase in September. The family-owned craft grow had just launched its Skyy and Fyre brands, including the Berry Gelato Disposable Vape and Fyre Hybrid Infused Preroll. Realeaf … Continue reading →

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The Elevated News Podcast bolsters cannabis community19

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 20, 2025 by Jason BrownApril 23, 2025
The Elevated News Podcast bolsters cannabis community

I recently joined The Elevated News Podcast crew (for Episode 86) to discuss the Illinois cannabis industry, along with the News Joint Scholarship fundraiser Texas Hold’em tournament set for May 17. The Elevated News Podcast is hosted by Two Dope … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Health, Interviews, Lifestyle, News, Politics | Tagged Aaron Hillock, Dave Cope, Elevated News Podcast cannabis, Illinois cannabis podcasts?, The Elevated News Podcas, Two Dope Dudes

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