Red, High, and Blue Afroman concert set for Oct. 8
Nearly three months ago, High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center had to cancel its Red, High, and Blue event because of hazardous outdoor-air quality, but the planners at High Harbor made sure it was not a total cancellation but rather a postponement. Recently, High Harbor has rescheduled the open-consumption Red, High, and Blue concert event, which showcases Afroman, for Oct. 8.
Continue reading →Review: Gas Station Sushi by Cresco
While some cultivators use the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup as an opportunity to showcase new genetics, some cultivators aim for the gold by entering well-known blockbusters. Gas Station Sushi by Cresco has already made a name for itself on dispensary menus, but now it’s time to put it head-to-head with the rest of the competitors. I picked up for this review a gram of Gas Station Sushi as part of the … Continue reading →
IHGA 5-year anniversary celebration Saturday
The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA) is set to celebrate its 5-Year Anniversary, which includes the 2nd annual Disc Golf Tournament. The 5-Year Anniversary and Disc Golf Tournament are scheduled for 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, located at 12927 Co. Road 26 in Princeton, is set to host the event.
Continue reading →Review: Infused Lemonade Shots by Journeyman
One of the product categories I’ve long awaited in the Prairie State is the high-dose single-serve option. While many blame Illinois regulations for this lack of options, a certain amount of profit seeking is involved as well, further discouraging what should be a thriving part of the market. One of the first cultivators breaking through this wall is Acreage, in partnership with Botanica, which has collaborated with Journeyman to offer infused 2-ounce lemonades. I recently … Continue reading →
High-Minded Events to host first central Illinois event
High-Minded Events owner and founder, Phil Cooper, has built a reputation as the standard-bearer for hosting cannabis-industry events in Illinois. My only complaint was that every High-Minded Events production had been in the Chicagoland area, and for those of us in central and southern Illinois, that made for a long trip. Fortunately, the location of High-Minded Events’ next event, Great Harvest 2023, will give more central and southern Illinoisans a chance to experience a Phil … Continue reading →
Review: Sour Diesel Liiil Disposable Vape by Stiiizy
While Stiiizy is known for its ecosystem of pods and batteries, the company has also used its experience in vape building to tap into one of the best-selling vape categories, disposables. I headed to Consume Marion and picked up a Sour Diesel Liiil Disposable Vape to review.
Continue reading →Hemp Hops Shrooms festival this Saturday
We are proud to be a small collaborative part of the Hemp Hops Shrooms festival set for this Saturday and would like to invite everyone to attend the free event and stop by our booth for conversation, questions, and free swag. The event, located at Washington Street Entertainment Block in Carbondale, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23.
Continue reading →Review: Sour Apple Jellies by JAMS
I’ve written about my affinity for sour candies before. There’s something about the tart kick of a sour candy that takes me back to a childhood filled with too many Warhead candies. That affinity was what attracted me to JAMS’ new Sour Green Apple Jellies offering. I headed up to Curaleaf Skokie and picked up a sample to see if they had the sour kick I desire.
Continue reading →nuEra to host 2nd Small Batch, Big Love event
NuEra Cannabis is inviting the public to nuEra Champaign, located at 102 East Green St., for its second Small Batch, Big Love event to support the newest craft cannabis licensees in Illinois. NuEra Champaign will feature small-batch cultivated strains, handcrafted edibles, and other innovative offerings.
Continue reading →Review: Chem 91 RSO by PTS
For most products, the line between “medical” and “recreational” use can be blurry. During my days as a budtender, medical patients with truly debilitating conditions often searched for a higher level of relief than most products provided. I introduced them to RSO. The high dose, full spectrum oil is renowned for its powerful effects, and it’s a personal favorite for treating pain. Progressive Treatment Solutions produces its own label of RSO called The Antidote, so … Continue reading →
Columbia Care unveils new name: The Cannabist Company
March 2022, Cresco Labs announced a proposed acquisition of Columbia Care. On July 31, 2023, Cresco Labs and Columbia Care announced a mutual agreement to terminate the $2 billion merger agreement. Today, Columbia Care Inc. announced a change of its legal name to The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. and will rebrand to The Cannabist Company.
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