Review: The Fruits Gummies by OGeez!
I’ve really enjoyed the multi-flavor packs from the infuser OGeez!. Consumers love variety, and the ability to try three flavors with one purchase is a great way to pinpoint a favorite. So I thought I’d follow up my review of The Creams multi-pack with a review of The Fruits.
Continue reading →Illinois bills would create On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act
We at Illinois News Joint and News Joint Events have been attending and hosting open-consumption events for years—but not without obstacles. Despite the complications, cannabis-consumption events have steadily increased, and event planners are poised to host more cannabis-consumption events in Illinois than ever before. To catch up to this part of the industry, the Illinois General Assembly recently introduced in each chamber identical “cannabis hospitality” bills that could help alleviate some of those open-consumption obstacles.
Continue reading →Illinois HB3498 would increase cannabis plant limits for patients
From day one of publishing Illinois News Joint, the single issue brought to our attention the most by registered qualifying patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act has been the restrictions on how many plants a patient can grow. No other issue comes close. A recently introduce bill would change the law by increasing the number of plants a patient can grow.
Continue reading →Review: Stay Puft by Redemption Botanicals
I first met the Redemption Botanicals team back in September at the Illinois Craft Showcase, and after seeing their passion, I’ve looked forward to sampling the label’s flower. I recently had the opportunity to pick up an eighth of Stay Puft to review.
Continue reading →Illinois legislators introduce three cannabis delivery bills
Illinois legislators recently introduced three cannabis delivery bills that address licensing, drive-through windows, security, penalties and enforcement, and more.
Continue reading →Illinois cannabis reform bills to benefit registered qualifying patient
Lawmakers from the 104th General Assembly have once again introduced bills and provisions that would benefit registered qualifying patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Rep. Bob Morgan recently introduced three cannabis-related bills that directly addresses the needs of qualifying patients in Illinois, including a cannabis reform bill, telemedicine bill, and delivery bill.
Continue reading →Stoner Speed Dating event set for Feb. 20
Stoner Speed Dating events are back but this time at a different location. The MADE Gallery, located at Grand Ave., 2nd Floor, in Chicago, will host the latest edition. The Stoner Speed Dating is scheduled for 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20. Tickets can be purchased here.
Continue reading →Review: Cranberry Mandarin CBD and Rum Runner CBG Gems by Bedford Grow
It’s been almost three years since we reviewed the Cranberry Mandarin and Rum Runner Gems from Bedford Grow. Now, the brand has reformulated the flavors, adding minor cannabinoids and taking the standard gummies into the world of ratioed products. I recently picked up from Maribis on Denver the Cranberry Mandarin CBD and Rum Runner CBG to review.
Continue reading →Emerald Dispensary and Lounge to host News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser
News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, and ancillary businesses to participate in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser. News Joint Scholarships will support students attending or wanting to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Oakton College cannabis programs. Preference for the scholarships will be given to applicants who demonstrate significant financial need, a passion for the plant, and a clear vision for their future careers in the cannabis industry.
Continue reading →Review: The Stoke by Superflux
Acreage label Superflux was originally spun from The Botanist as a concentrate-focused brand, but the label now has a flower line all its own. I recently stopped at Consume Marion and picked up a few selections from the line to review, starting with The Stoke.
Continue reading →Illinois 2024 recreational cannabis sales top $1.72B
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Pritzker Administration today announced recreational cannabis sales. The December 2024 totals of $153,249,701.54 finished as the second-highest monthly total since legalization, only trailing December 2023 totals of $153,936,703.20. Illinois dispensaries in December 2024 also recorded the most cannabis products sold in a month at 4,515,972 and the highest in-state-resident sales at $120,76,516.83. Sales taxes collected at Illinois cannabis dispensaries totaled more than $490 million … Continue reading →