Review: Singapore Sling by Grassroots
It’s been almost a year and a half since I sampled product from Grassroots. In that time, the brand has introduced several new strains to its catalog. I recently stopped at Curaleaf Deerfield to pick up one of the new cultivars, Singapore Sling, to review.
Continue reading →Flawed cannabis tests cast doubt on DUI convictions
The University of Illinois Chicago Analytical Forensic Testing Laboratory has stopped testing for cannabis in law enforcement cases after the lab was accused of providing flawed test results in cases of driving-under the influence of cannabis. After a months-long investigation, the ABC7 I-Team reported this week that some test results from the UIC lab used by prosecutors have been deemed unreliable and could be inaccurate and, as such, could change the outcome of hundreds of … Continue reading →
Review: Heavy Strawberries by Korner Boys
Korner Boys, from Atomic Acres, initially captured my attention at the Illinois Craft Showcase with its playful packaging and booth antics. As a strawberry enthusiast, though, it has been the brand’s Heavy Strawberries strain that has kept my attention.
Continue reading →Are more Illinois cannabis patients growing medicine?
No data exists on how many registered medical patients are actively growing cannabis in Illinois. Though many reasons factor into the number of patients who grow and why, two trendlines that are heading in opposite direction may suggest more medical cannabis patients in Illinois are opting to grow their own medicine.
Continue reading →Review: Romie Disposable Pen by Dabstract
I love trying a strain I’ve never tried before, even more so when it comes in a hardware format I’ve never experienced. Dabstract has recently released a long list of strains in the label’s 1g all-in-one disposable pens, including the new-to-me Romie.
Continue reading →Illinois Supreme Court rules raw cannabis aroma alone is sufficient probable cause for warrantless vehicle search
This morning, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled raw cannabis aroma alone is sufficient probable cause for a warrantless search of a vehicle “based on the stringent ‘odor-proof’ container requirement in the Vehicle Code.”
Continue reading →Illinois records best monthly medical cannabis sales since May
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its November medical cannabis sales totals. November totals jumped up to $23,534,153.65, the highest monthly totals since May 2024. November’s totals buck the trend for the last three years in which November totals dipped below October totals, before reaching the highest total of the year in December.
Continue reading →Review: Purple Churro Live Resin Vape Cart by Cresco
While I love sampling the never-ending list of new genetics hitting shelves, I also love revisiting strains I’ve sampled before, especially when it’s a different format. Cannabis is wildly variant, and different characteristics are revealed by each product category. I first sampled Purple Churro as flower from Cresco label FloraCal, but I recently found Cresco’s Purple Churro liquid live-resin vape cart to review.
Continue reading →Illinois’ October cannabis sales bounce back
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation today announced recreational cannabis sales totals for October 2024. After a dip in sales in September ($136,508,866.78), October sales bounced back closer to the average at $142,251,704.01. Illinois’ yearly sales totals have increased each year since legalization (2020-2023) and are again on track to surpass 2023 totals of $1,634,983,542.79 for a new record high for 2024. Total sales for 2024 (December and November not included) have already … Continue reading →
Review: Haze x White 91 Cake Icing by Dabstract
I love classics. Old school strains that are still around have stood the test of time for a reason. That’s what excited me when I spotted the latest Dabstract drop, a cross of familiar favorites, Haze and White 91. I picked up a Dabstract Haze x White 91 Cake Icing Live Resin to review.
Continue reading →Illinois Supreme Court to determine second cannabis aroma case
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that it anticipates an opinion will be filed for People v. Molina at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The case involves defendant Vincent Molina, who was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis by a passenger in a motor vehicle for not storing the cannabis in an odor-proof container. The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments for the case in early January 2024 to determine if cannabis aroma alone is … Continue reading →
