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‘Technical error’ closes Social Equity Criteria Lottery portal

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 31, 2023 by Jason BrownFebruary 1, 2023
‘Technical error’ closes Social Equity portal

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that, because of a technical error, an outdated Cannabis Dispensary License application for the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL) was made available through the IDFPR online portal. IDFPR closed the online portal and is working to ensure the correct application is made available.

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Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged IDFPR, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, outdate application, portal close, Social Equity Criteria Lottery, Technical error

Review: Sugar Cookie Distillate Disposable Vape by Ozone

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 31, 2023 by Jason BrownFebruary 1, 2023
Sugar Cookie Distillate Disposable Vape by Ozone

One of the biggest benefits of legal cannabis is the fact that it potentially unlocks an entirely new section of the population to the benefits that many of us already enjoy. When I worked behind the counter at a dispensary, one of the most often asked questions was, “Does it have to taste like weed?”  The answer: it doesn’t. There is a wide range of out-of-the-box-flavor options available, including the Sugar Distillate Disposable Vape from … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartridges and Vapes, Product Reviews | Tagged Ascend Wellness Holdings, Disposable vape, Ozone, review, Sugar Cookie Distillate Disposable, Sugar Cookie Distillate Disposable Vape by Ozone, Sugar Cookie vape

CROO launches new website

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 31, 2023 by Jason BrownFebruary 1, 2023
CROO launches new user-friendly website

The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) today announced the launch of its new website. The new CROO website has been designed to be more user friendly and a better comprehensive resource for recreational and medical cannabis in Illinois.

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Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged CROO, CROO launches new website, CROO website, Illinois cannabis information, new website, resource

Ayr Wellness and Dispensary 33 terminate acquisition

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 30, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 31, 2023
Ayr Wellness and Dispensary 33 termination acquisition

Ayr Wellness recently announced that the vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator terminated the previously announced proposed to acquire the equity interests of Dispensary 33 retail stores in Illinois. The original proposed acquisition was announced in November 2021.

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Posted in Law, News | Tagged acquisition, Ayr, Ayr Wellness and Dispensary 33 termination acquisition, Dispensary 33

Review: Strawberry Infused Preroll by Terp Stix

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 30, 2023 by Michael LasleyJanuary 30, 2023
Strawberry Infused Preroll by Terp Stix

In 2022, infused prerolls started appearing more and more on Illinois dispensary menus, and I believe 2023 will be the year that infused prerolls become the new standard. Terp Stix is a new label from 4Front Ventures bringing flavored distillate infused prerolls from California and Washington to our market. This Terp Stix Strawberry distillate infused preroll was on the menu at Mission South Chicago, so I picked one up to see what the label offered.

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Posted in Pre-rolls, Product Reviews | Tagged 4Front Ventures, infused, Infused Preroll, joint, preroll, review, Strawberry Infused Preroll, Strawberry Infused Preroll by Terp Stix, Terp Stix

A Toast to Hemp! event set for Feb. 19

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 29, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 30, 2023
A Toast to Hemp! event

The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA) and Mr .CBD are scheduled to host “A Toast to Hemp!” event for anyone interested in an opportunity to try hemp food and drinks or check out industrial hemp products, such as building materials, plastics, textiles, clothing, and paper.

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Posted in Culture, Events, Food and Drinks, Lifestyle, News | Tagged 3–9 p.m. February 19., A Toast to Hemp!, Gotti’s Cucina & Bar, Hemp event, IHGA, Illinois Hemp Growers Association, Mr .CBD, RSVP

Review: Banana Dance by Legends

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 28, 2023 by Michael LasleyJanuary 28, 2023
Banana Dance by Legends

One of the questions I often field from non-cannabis friends that read my reviews is “Do you really smell that?” when referencing the various aromas I list when I breakdown the scent of flower or concentrates. My answer is always a resounding, “Yes, yes I do.”  While I draw my olfactory assessment skills from my days in the wine industry, cannabis is so much more expressive, creating aromatic complexity that wine could only dream of.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged 4Front Ventures, Banana Dance, Banana Dance by Legends, Banana Dance strain, Banana Dance strain review, Legends, Sativa, work sativa

IWC to host 2023 Annual Spring Conference

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 28, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 30, 2023
2023 Annual Spring Conference

The weather has not warmed up yet, but the Illinois cannabis-friendly events are starting to. One of those events is the Illinois Women in Cannabis’ (IWC) 2023 Annual Spring Conference: “Empowering Women in the Illinois Cannabis Industry: Advancing Gender Equity Now” set for March. IWC is still accepting applications for conference speakers and presenters until 5 p.m. Friday, February 3.

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Posted in Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News | Tagged 2023 Annual Spring Conference, 2023 Annual Spring Conference: “Empowering Women in the Illinois Cannabis Industry: Advancing Gender Equity Now”, Illinois Women in Cannabis., IWC, March 25, Saturday

Review: Sunset Sherbet Live Resin by Rythm

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 27, 2023 by AdminJanuary 27, 2023
Sunset Sherbet Live Resin by Rythm

By Patsy Marie As someone who’s involved with most of the Chicago and Illinois online cannabis communities, I know that OG and Kush strains are becoming more and more sought after in the Illinois market. Somewhat gone are the days of people hankering for the cookie and cake strains, though, of course, there are exceptions. With that being said, I was immensely delighted when I saw that Rythm had released Sunset Sherbet, a classic cross … Continue reading →

Posted in Concentrates, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Green Thumb Industries, GTI, Rythm, Sunset Sherbet, Sunset Sherbet by Rythm, Sunset Sherbet strain, Sunset Sherbet strain review

IDFPR again extends cannabis curbside pickup

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 27, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 27, 2023
IDFPR again extends cannabis curbside pickup

After the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced it was changing its legalities on cannabis curbside pickup for medical patients after the New Year, IDFPR then extended the variance that permitted curbside pickup through January. Now, Illinois has announced that the variance permitting curbside pickup at Illinois dispensaries again has been extended.

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Posted in Culture, Health, Law, News, Politics | Tagged 2023, curbside pickup, extended, IDFPR again extends cannabis curbside pickup, Illinois, Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, June 30

Homegrown Review: Rainbow Sherbet by John Grow #34

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 26, 2023 by Illinois EdJanuary 27, 2023
Rainbow Sherbet

John Grow #34 is back to tell about another strain medical patients should know about. John Grow #34’s last review featured Lemon Bubblegum, and this review highlights Rainbow Sherbet.

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Posted in Medical Patient Homegrown | Tagged 34 Mongrels, hybrid, Rainbow Sherbet, Rainbow Sherbet strain, Rainbow Sherbet strain review

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Review: Wild Berry Breath by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 25, 2023 by Michael LasleyJanuary 26, 2023
Wild Berry Breath by Bedford Grow

Anyone growing cannabis for a while knows, never let great genetics go to waste. The cultivators at Bedford Grow know this well, and they’ve been running a huge list of crosses based on (3rd Coast Panama Chunk and Amnesia Haze) … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Bedford Grow, hybrid, Wild Berry Breath, Wild Berry Breath by Bedford Grow, Wild Berry Breath strain, Wild Berry Breath strain review

Illinois gives guidance for Cannabis Loan Funds

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 25, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 26, 2023
Illinois gives guidance for Cannabis Loan Funds

As reported in November, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Governor JB Pritzker announced in a press release that $8.75 million in direct forgivable loans, fully financed by the State of Illinois, will be made available … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged allowed, Cannabis Loan Funds, DCEO, guidance, Illinois, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, loans, Social Equity

Review: Once In A Lifetime blend by Daze Off

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 24, 2023 by Michael LasleyJanuary 24, 2023
Once In A Lifetime blend by Daze Off

With the personal mission to sample as many products as possible, one of my complaints about limited license markets, such as Illinois, is that the level of product innovation and change is simply slower than elsewhere. So anything new or … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Aeriz, blend, Daze Off, Florida Oranges, Florida Oranges strain, Florida Oranges strain review, indica, MSG, MSG strain, MSG strain review, Once In A Lifetime

Altius dispensary ready for 2023

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 24, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 24, 2023
Altius dispensary

December 5, 2022, Altius Dispensary hosted its grand opening as one of three new adult-use social equity dispensaries in Illinois. Altius was the recipient of the third of almost 200 new adult use cannabis dispensaries set to open in 2023 … Continue reading →

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Review: Gorilla Lemon Fire by Funky Monkey

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 23, 2023 by Michael LasleyJanuary 24, 2023
Gorilla Lemon Fire by Funky Monkey

I’ve spoken here at length about my insomnia and the various cannabis based approaches I’ve tried to treat it. I’ve used just about every form factor out there, and for me, there’s nothing like an old school bowl of flower … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged 4Front, Funky Monkey, Gorilla Lemon Fire, Gorilla Lemon Fire by Funky Monkey, Gorilla Lemon Fire strain, Gorilla Lemon Fire strain review, hybrid, indica, review

Dispensary Spotlight: Maribis of Chicago Westchester

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 23, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 24, 2023
Dispensary Spotlight: Maribis of Chicago Westchester

Maribis of Chicago Westchester opened in April 12, 2021, and is located at 1137 S. Mannheim Road in Westchester, Illinois. The retail store serves recreational users but also offers a 10% discount to medical patients. Hours of operation are Monday … Continue reading →

Posted in Dispensary Spotlight, News, Profiles | Tagged Dispensary Spotlight, find dispensaries in Illinois, Maribis, Maribis of Chicago Westchester, Westchester

Review: Mona June by Crops

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 22, 2023 by Michael LasleyJanuary 22, 2023
Mona June by Crops

It’s always a treat when I get to try a cannabis label I’ve never tried. When that cultivator is growing a strain that I’ve never even heard of, well that cranks the novelty to 10, and I have to try … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Crops, hybrid, Justice Cannabis Co., Mona June, Mona June by Crops, Mona June strain, Mona June strain review, review

Even AI knows why IL cannabis prices are too high

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 22, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 22, 2023
ChatGPT

As part of our weekly discussion with ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue, we asked why are legal cannabis prices in Illinois so damn high. Even artificial intelligence knows most of the common reasons. Here’s what ChatGPT had to say:

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Posted in Culture, Interviews, News, Opinion | Tagged ChatGPT, ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue, Illinois cannabis prices too high, why are cannabis prices so high in Illinois

Review: Hella Jelly Live Full Spectrum Cart by Rythm

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 21, 2023 by AdminJanuary 22, 2023
Hella Jelly Live Full Spectrum Cart by Rythm

By Tammi Tokes I decided 2023 was going to be the year I try writing strain reviews. Since I have been eyeing a new Live Vape Cartridge for weeks now, after work, I purchased Rythm’s Hella Jelly Live Full Spectrum … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartridges and Vapes, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Green Thumb Industries, GTI, Hella Jelly, Hella Jelly Live Full Spectrum Cart by Rythm, Hella Jelly strain, Hella Jelly strain review, Live Full Spectrum, Rythm, vape cartridge

Aroma Grow schedules free February grow classes

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 20, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 21, 2023
Aroma Aroma Grow free February grow classes

Aroma Grow Store owner Brian Marks has set the February schedule for his free classes for beginning cannabis growers. The three-class series will discuss all information a person needs to start growing, including how to propagate seeds and re-pot and … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Health, Law, Lifestyle, News | Tagged 7-9 p.m., and February 26, Aroma Grow Store, February 12, February 19, free grow classes

Review: Eggnog Distillate Disposable Vape by Ozone

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 20, 2023 by Michael LasleyJanuary 21, 2023
Eggnog Distillate & Disposable Vape by Ozone

There are times where my schedule stacks up, and I just can’t get into the dispensary. Then there are times that a once in a century bomb cyclone blizzard comes through and shuts the state down for a few days, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartridges and Vapes, Product Reviews | Tagged Disposable vape, Eggnog Distillate, Eggnog Distillate & Disposable Vape by Ozone, limited, Ozone

IDOA issues next round of transporter licenses

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 19, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 19, 2023
IDOA issues next round of transporter licenses

As mentioned, we at Illinois News Joint believe that Illinois is about to have the biggest boom to its cannabis industry since the first day of legalization. Dispensary, craft, and other licensing that were supposed to be issued during the … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged 33 Transporter licenses, Illinois cannabis licenses, Illinois Department of Agriculture, Licenses, transporter licenses

Review: Durban Poison by UpNorth

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 19, 2023 by Michael LasleyJanuary 21, 2023
Durban Poison by UpNorth

If I weren’t sure that it would draw more police attention than necessary, I’d sport a bumper sticker that said, “I brake for Durban Poison.” I’ve extolled the benefits of the sativa landrace strain from South Africa here before, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Aeriz, Durban Poison, Durban Poison by UpNorth, Durban Poison strain, Durban Poison strain review, UpNorth, UpNorth Humboldt

IDFPR extends social equity license application deadline

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 18, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 21, 2023
IDFPR extends social equity license application deadline

Near the end of December, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) provided a “flexible” timeline, as well as other supplemental information, for the next round of cannabis dispensary licenses in Illinois starting at the end of January. … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged 2023, extended through Friday, Illinois, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, March 3, next round, Social Equity Criteria Lottery

Dispensary Spotlight: Nature’s Care Co. West Loop

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 18, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 19, 2023
Nature's Care Co. West Loop

Nature’s Care Co. West Loop opened September 28, 2020, and is located 810 West Randolph Street in Chicago. The retail store serves recreational customers with hours of operation from 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.

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Posted in Dispensary Spotlight, News, Profiles | Tagged Chicago Dispensaries, Dispensary Spotlight, Nature's Care Co. West Loop

Review: Electric Lemonade Live Badder by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 17, 2023 by Michael LasleyJanuary 18, 2023
Electric Lemonade Live Badder by Bedford Grow

I love to reflect on how far we’ve come as stoners. In the days of prohibition, the heavy consumer may have had a favorite strain or two but the level of granular choice we have today would have been unimaginable … Continue reading →

Posted in Concentrates, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Bedford Grow, Electric Lemonade, Electric Lemonade Live Badder by Bedford Grow, Electric Lemonade strain, Electric Lemonade strain review, review, Sativa

High-Minded Events to host Budtender Choice Awards

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 16, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 17, 2023
Budtender Choice Awards

Now that we’re nearly three weeks into the New Year, event planners are doing what they do: finalizing dates and venues for 2023 cannabis-friendly events. Our partners at High-Minded Events have already scheduled three events for this year, including the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Events, Food and Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Profiles | Tagged Budtender Choice Awards, February 23, Great Harvest, High-Minded Events, Higher Love, Illinois cannabis events, Seed Talent

Review: Tres Leches Cake by Cresco

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 15, 2023 by AdminJanuary 17, 2023
Tres Leches Cake by Cresco

By Mark’s Manual With the holidays over, I’ve been trying to get into a new workout routine. But new workouts come with sore muscles and the need for a good recovery smoke. I cracked open an eighth of Cresco’s Tres … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Cresco Labs, hybrid, lineage, Tres Leches Cake, Tres Leches Cake by Cresco, Tres Leches Cake strain, Tres Leches strain review

Illinois News Joint expands with new hire

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 14, 2023 by Jason BrownJanuary 14, 2023
Michael Lasley Chief Content Director

Illinois News Joint’s goal from the first day of publishing has been to slowly and organically expand into a fully staffed daily publication covering all aspects of the Illinois cannabis industry. Starting in 2023, we have taken another step closer … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, News | Tagged Chief Content Director, freelance hire, Illinois News Joint

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