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Homegrown Review: Tropicanna Banana by John Grow #3

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 10, 2021 by Illinois EdApril 10, 2021
Tropicanna Banana

John Grow #3 is back! John Grow #3 submitted to our partners at Origo Labs his most recently harvested Barney’s Farm Tropicanna Banana for Cannabinoids and Terpenes tests. Tropicanna Banana is a sativa-dominant hybrid (60% sativa, 40% indica) and is a cross between Girl Scout Cookies and Tangie with a twist of Banana Kush. Origo Lab Results Cannabinoids Test Dates Date Analyzed: 03/29/2021 Date Completed: 03/30/202 Terpenes Test Dates Date Analyzed: 03/29/2021 Date Completed: 03/30/202 The Tropicanna Banana tested at 15.292% total Cannabinoids, including 0.241% CBGa. As the Origo Labs pie chart reports, this terpenes profile was led by limonene … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Patient Homegrown, Product Reviews, Strains, Uncategorized | Tagged Barney's Farm, homegrown review, Tropicanna Banana, Tropicanna Banana strain review | Leave a reply

Curaleaf contributes to social equity requirements

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 9, 2021 by J. L. BrownApril 9, 2021
Rooted in Good

Curaleaf, a publicly traded Massachusetts company, has made a $950,000 contribution to advancing social equity in cannabis in Illinois’ Chicagoland as part of its corporate social responsibility Rooted in Good initiative and per Illinois’ social equity requirements. The monies are dispersed among six local organizations focused on providing education, job training, and creating economic opportunities for those who have been disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs and the historic biased criminalization of cannabis. Partners … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Lifestyle, News, Politics | Tagged contributions, Curaleaf, Rooted in Good, social equity requirements | Leave a reply

Review: Little Dipper by Dip Devices

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 8, 2021 by Illinois EdApril 9, 2021
Little Dipper by Dip Devices

To review concentrate products, I needed a new vaporizer pen. I wanted a pen that was compact, portable, affordable, and had a long battery life. So I picked up the Little Dipper by Dip Devices. The Little Dipper is the latest product from Dip Devices. The pen is small, portable (no Micro-USB cable included), but the battery life has been impressive. The Little Dipper offers Dip Devices’ signature direct-to-concentrate vapor tip technology that allows me … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Smoking Pipes, Vapes | Tagged Dip Devices, Little Dipper, Little Dipper by Dip Devices, review, vaporizer pen | Leave a reply

Curaleaf rebrands nine Illinois dispensaries

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 8, 2021 by J. L. BrownApril 8, 2021
Curaleaf rebrands

Curaleaf announced the rebranding of nine retail locations that were officially acquired in relation to its recent acquisition of Grassroots. Today, April 8th, all rebranded stores will host a “Curaleaf Day” welcoming new and existing customers with special offers, giveaways, and offerings from local restaurants. Curaleaf has begun rebranding of Windy City Cannabis locations in Worth, Justice, and on Weed Street in Chicago. Curaleaf also has begun rebranding of Greenhouse dispensaries located in Deerfield, Mokena, … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Uncategorized | Tagged Curaleaf, Curaleaf Holdings, Grassroots. Windy City Cannabis, Greenhouse dispensaries, rebranding, rebrands | Leave a reply

Review: Blue Dream 1:1 Live Resin Cart by Matter

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 7, 2021 by Illinois EdApril 8, 2021
Blue Dream 1:1 Live Resin Cart by Matter

PharmaCann, which operates dispensaries under the name Verilife, recently launched a new Matter product line: matter.lite. The matter.lite product line reminded me of a guy named Joe I met once when I was younger. When asked if Joe wanted to catch a buzz before heading out the door for work, he said, “Yeah, maybe just a saucer buzz.” He took one hit and ran out the door. I never found out what a saucer buzz … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains, Vapes | Tagged Blue Dream, Blue Dream 1:1 Live Resin Cartridge, live resin terpene-infused cartridge, Matter, matter.lite, matter.lite products, microdosing, PharmaCann, review, Verilife | Leave a reply

March medical cannabis sales increase

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 6, 2021 by J. L. BrownApril 7, 2021
Medical Cannabis Patient Program

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported that March medical cannabis sales increased from February’s total of $29,579,209.83 to March’s totals of $35,688,321.20. The 2021 March totals were more than $5 millions than the March 2020 totals of $29,976,735.01. March 2021 retail sales of $35,688,321.20 included $16,678,374.50 in dry flower sales and $19,009,946.70 in concentrates/infused-products. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 69,308 unique patients, who purchased 1,282,958 grams of dry cannabis. 2021 total retail sales by … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Law, News, Politics | Tagged Cannabis sales, Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois medical cannabis sales, March 2021 totals | Leave a reply

Homegrown Review: Purple Haze #1 by John Grow #5

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 5, 2021 by Illinois EdApril 7, 2021
Purple Haze #1 by John Grow #5

John Grow #5 submitted to our partners at Origo Labs his most recently harvested Purple Haze #1 by Positronics. John Grow #5 introduces the first sativa to the review series and one with a famous name. Jimmy Hendrix’s namesake-song Purple Haze launched the strain into fame. Positronics’ Purple Haze #1 is a sativa-dominate strain produced from Mexican, South Indian and Thai genetics. Origo Lab Results Cannabinoids Test Dates Date Analyzed: 03/10/2021 Date Completed: 03/11/2021 Terpenes … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Patient Homegrown, Strains | Tagged homegrown review, Positronics, Purple Haze #1 strain, Purple Haze #1 strain review, Purple Haze stain | Leave a reply

Illinois approves dispensary licensing before deadline

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 4, 2021 by J. L. BrownApril 7, 2021
Dispensary list

Already this year, Illinois News Joint has reported on several new dispensary openings as businesses hurried to beat the legal deadline of April 1 that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation had set for fifty-five secondary site licenses and fifty-five same-site licenses. In 2021 alone, dispensaries that received licensing before the deadline included Verilife, Consume, NuEra, Windy City Cannabis, Beyond/Hello, Curaleaf, Elevele, Zen Leaf, The Happy Cannabis Company, GreenGate, The Dispensary, Ascend, Hatch … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged and Enlightened., Ascend, Beyond/Hello, Curaleaf, dispensary licenses, Elevele, GreenGate, Hatch Dispensary, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Maribis, MedMen, Rise, The Dispensary, The Happy Cannabis Company, Windy City Cannabis, Zen Leaf | Leave a reply

Review: Select Squeeze by Curaleaf

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 3, 2021 by Illinois EdApril 3, 2021
Select Squeeze

Curaleaf recently launched Select Squeeze in fourteen states. Illinois was one of those states. I drove to Greenhouse Morris and picked up the Watermelon Select Squeeze. Select Squeeze is a fast-acting THC-infused beverage enhancer and part of the Select brand. Select Squeeze’s advanced formulation utilizes Nano-emulsification technology to transform any beverage into a THC-infused, flavor-enhanced experience. According to Curaleaf representatives, by turning cannabis oil into tiny water-soluble molecules, the THC compounds not only dissolve evenly … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Food and Drinks, Misc, Product Reviews | Tagged beverages, Curaleaf, drinks, flavor-enhanced, Hint of Sweet, Lemon-Lime, Nano technology, Nano-emulsification technology, Select brand, Select Squeeze, Strawberry Lemonade, THC-infused, Watermelon | Leave a reply

Illinois March cannabis sales bounce back

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 2, 2021 by J. L. BrownApril 7, 2021
Illinois March cannabis sales

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Illinois’ monthly recreation sales total today. For the first time, Illinois surpassed $100,000,000 in monthly sales totals. Illinois’ March adult-use cannabis sales bounce back from a slow February in which the state totaled $80,741,641.84 to March totals of $109,149,355.98. In-state resident sales increased from $57,907,195.55 in February to $75,744,092.53 in March. Total items sold increased from 1,724,610 in February to 2,317,315 in March. Out-of-state resident sales increased … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged IDFPR, Illinois adult cannabis, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Illinois March cannabis sales, weeds sales Illinois | Leave a reply

Review: G Nana Swift Lifts by Verano

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 1, 2021 by Illinois EdApril 7, 2021
G Nana Swift Lifts by Verano

I’m a huge fan of Jet Fuel and a mild fan of Strawberry Banana. So when I’d heard Verano launched a new G-Line strain, G Nana, I had to sample it. It took longer to find the G Nana than expected. The new strain did not stay long on menus, and the dispensaries near me did not even carry the strain. Luckily, a reader knew I was looking to review the strain and gifted me … Continue reading →

Posted in Pre-rolls, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged 0.5g pre-rolls joints, G Nana, G Nana strain, G Nana strain review, G-Line, Swift Lifts, Swift Lifts Mini Pre Roll, Swift Lifts Mini Pre Roll review, Verano, Verano Brands | Leave a reply

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Homegrown Review: Cookie Square Edible by John Grow #3

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 29, 2021 by J. L. BrownApril 7, 2021
Medical Patient Homegrown Review

Homegrown Review: Cookie Square Edible by John Grow #3 John Grow #3 is back with a Cookie Square infused edible he recently submitted to our partners at Origo Labs. The 2×2” chocolate chip cookie square was made with Full Extract … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Medical Patient Homegrown | Tagged Cookie Square, edible, homemade edibles, Illinois medical patient, infused bake goods, Medical Patient Homegrown Reviews | Leave a reply

Review: The Dose Bar by PTS

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 26, 2021 by Illinois EdMarch 31, 2021
The Dose Bar by PTS

Out of all the edibles I’ve eaten since Illinois legalized cannabis, I’ve found that I most often prefer chocolates. As mention in pervious reviews, chocolate edibles have a stronger effect on me than other edibles. So when I noticed Progressive … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Food and Drinks, Misc, Product Reviews | Tagged chocolate bar, edible, infused chocolate, milk chocholate, Progressive Treatment Solutions, PTS, review, Sweet ReLeaf, The Dose Bar, The Dose Bar 1:1, The Dose Bar review | Leave a reply

Curaleaf closes acquisition, launches “Select Squeeze”

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 23, 2021 by J. L. BrownMarch 23, 2021
Select Squeeze

July 23, 2020, Curaleaf, a publicly traded Massachusetts company, obtained final regulatory approval from the state of Illinois for the transfer of sale of nine Greenhouse and Windy City Cannabis retail licenses. But it was not until last this month … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Drinks, News | Tagged Curaleaf, Curaleaf Holdings, Grassroots, Nano-emulsification technology, Select, Select brands, Select products, Select Squeeze | Leave a reply

Illinois Craft Cannabis Association host webinar

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 20, 2021 by J. L. BrownMarch 26, 2021
ICCA

The Illinois Craft Cannabis Association has scheduled a License Readiness Series with Construction Plan and Prepare webinar for its members for 5 p.m. March 30. ICCA stated, “We will continue through the summer with such topics including partnership with labs, … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged ICCA, Illinois Craft Cannabis Association, webinar | Leave a reply

“Work Weed” Review: Grape Stomper by Rythm

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 18, 2021 by Illinois EdMarch 23, 2021
Grape Stomper by Rythm

It’s been more than two months since I reviewed a “Work Weed” strain. So while at Consume Marion, I picked up an eight of Grape Stomper by Rythm. Grape Stomper is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross between Purple Elephant and Chemdawg … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged Grape Stomper, Grape Stomper strain review, Green Thumb Industries, GTI, hybrid, review, Rythm, Sativa, strain | Leave a reply

SIUC to host Hemp/Cannabis Conference

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 16, 2021 by J. L. BrownMarch 16, 2021
Southern Illinois Hemp/Cannabis Symposium

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is scheduled to host the Southern Illinois Hemp/Cannabis Symposium March 20. This year’s event will be held virtually. The registration deadline has been extended to March 18 and participants can sign up online here. This symposium … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, News | Tagged Cannabis Symposium, Hemp/Cannabis Conference, keynote speakers, Rebecca Dycus, Southern Illinois Hemp/Cannabis Symposium, Southern Illinois University Carbondale i | Leave a reply

Review: Mandarin Triangle Kush by PTS

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 14, 2021 by Illinois EdMarch 16, 2021
Mandarin Triangle Kush by PTS

I’m a fan of citrus and kush flavors, so last weekend when I noticed Progressive Treatment Solution had a strain called Mandarin Triangle Kush, also known as MTK, I picked up an eighth from Consume Marion. Mandarin Triangle Kush is … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged indica, lineage, Mandarin Triangle Kush, Mandarin Triangle Kush strain review, MTK, MTK strain review, Progressive Treatment Solutions, PTS, review, strain | Leave a reply

ILNJ Meme: Quit buying mids, Bonnie

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 12, 2021 by J. L. BrownMarch 16, 2021
Pull Fiction Meme

We meme again!

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Posted in Art, Culture, Memes | Tagged Cannabis Meme, Illinois News Joint Meme, ILNJ meme, Pulp Fiction Meme, Weed Meme | Leave a reply

Review: Avexia Tablets by Verano

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 10, 2021 by Illinois EdMarch 11, 2021
Avexia Tablets by Verano

A couple months ago, I experienced severe inflammation throughout my body and more work anxiety than usual. So I thought that might be the perfect time to try micro dosing all day to help ease the body aches and stress. … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Health, Misc, Product Reviews | Tagged 14:1 Relief Tablets, 2:1 Comfort Tablets, Avexia, Avexia tablet review, micro dosing, microdose tablets, Verano | Leave a reply

Verilife opens two adult-use dispensaries

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 7, 2021 by J. L. BrownMarch 10, 2021
Verilife

PharmaCann Inc. opened two Verilife adult-use dispensaries in Illinois in the last couple weeks. March 6, Verilife Galena hosted its grand opening, and Verilife Rosemont opened its doors February 27. Verilife Galena is the company’s sixth retail location in Illinois … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged adult use dispensary, Arlington Heights, Dispensary, new dispensary, North Aurora, Ottawa, PharmaCann Inc., Romeoville, Verilife, Verilife Galena, Verilife Rosemont | Leave a reply

Illinois Medical cannabis sales drop again

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 5, 2021 by J. L. BrownMarch 5, 2021
February Medical totals

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported a drop of more than $3 million in February medical cannabis sales from January and nearly $5 million since December. In January, Illinois totaled $32,670,476.42 in sales compared to February’s total of $29,579,209.83. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Law, News, Politics | Tagged February, Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois medical cannabis sales, medical cannabis totals | Leave a reply

Review: Gems Gummies by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 4, 2021 by Illinois EdMarch 4, 2021
Gems Gummies by Bedford Grow

Bedford Grow recently launched new edibles, and of course, I had to review them. While at Dispensary 33, I picked up one of all three flavors of the new in-house made Gems. Gems came in Rum Runner, Cranberry Mandarin, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Food and Drinks, Misc, Product Reviews | Tagged Bedford Grow, cannabis, Cranberry Mandarin, Edibles, Gems by Bedford Grow, Gems gummies, gummies, Lavender Honey, review, Rum Runner | Leave a reply

Illinois February adult-use cannabis sales dip

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 2, 2021 by J. L. BrownApril 3, 2021
Cannabis sales chart

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Illinois’ recreation sales total today. For the first time since April 2020, Illinois’ monthly recreational cannabis sales dip from $88,813,872.78 in January to $80,741,641.84 in February. In-state resident sales decreased from $63,745,077.18 … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged adult-use, Illinois, Illinois cannabis sales, recreational sales | Leave a reply

Homegrown Review: 2:1 RSO by John Grow #4

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 1, 2021 by Illinois EdMarch 5, 2021
Cream and Cheese CBD 2:1 RSO by John Grown #4

We are excited to introduce our first Rick Simpson Oil review to our series! John Grown #4 submitted to our partners at Origo Labs 2:1 RSO from his recently harvested Cream and Cheese CBD strain by Seedsman Seeds for Cannabinoids … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Patient Homegrown, Strains | Tagged cannabinoids, Cream and Cheese CBD, Cream and Cheese CBD strain review, Illinois News Joint, Medical Patient Homegrown Reviews, Origo Lab, potency test, RSO, Seedsman Seeds, terpene test | Leave a reply

Review: Pure Essentials Tincture by PTS

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 28, 2021 by Illinois EdMarch 2, 2021
Pure Essentials Tincture

I admit that I have never taken sublingual medicine that I’ve enjoyed. In the past, medicine drops always gave me the shudders and an awful lingering aftertaste. So I’ve tried to avoid them, until now. Recently, though hesitant, I picked … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Misc, Product Reviews | Tagged Cherry tincture review, Illinois, Progressive Treatment Solutions, PTS, Pure Essentials Tincture, Pure Essentials Tincture review, sublingual, Tincture, Tropical 10:1 Tincture, Tropical Tincture review | Leave a reply

Review: Ghosts of the Mujahideen HTE Cartridge by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 24, 2021 by Illinois EdFebruary 26, 2021
Ghosts of the Mujahideen HTE Cartridge

We love reviewing new Illinois cannabis products and adding new Illinois brands to our review series. Reviewing Ghosts of the Mujahideen High Terpene Extract (HTE) Cartridge by Bedford Grow that I picked up at Dispensary 33 did both. The Ghosts … Continue reading →

Posted in Concentrates, Misc, Product Reviews, Vapes | Tagged Bedford Grow, cart, cartridges, Dispensary 33, distillate, Ghosts of the Mujahideen, Ghosts of the Mujahideen High Terpene Extract, HTE Cartridge, review | 2 Replies

Bedford Grow creates endowed scholarship

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 23, 2021 by J. L. BrownFebruary 26, 2021
Bedford Grow creates endowed scholarship

Bedford Grow established an endowed scholarship with an $85,000 donation to the Moraine Valley Community College Foundation. The Bedford Grow Lou Dineff Memorial Scholarship will support five annual $1,000 scholarships for students enrolled in the college’s Cannabis Retail Specialist Program. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Lifestyle, News, Politics | Tagged Bedford Grow, Bedford Grow Lou Dineff Memorial Scholarship, Moraine Valley Community College Foundation | Leave a reply

“Thirty % Plus THC” Review: Jenny Kush by Aerīz

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 21, 2021 by Illinois EdFebruary 25, 2021
Jenny Kush by Aerīz

Illinois strains with 30% or more total THC levels are harder to come by these days. The first half of 2020, I had my pick of strain surpassing the 30% threshold. Now, maybe two or three per month will pop … Continue reading →

Posted in End of the Day Strains, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged 30% plus THC, Aeriz, Aeriz Jenny Kush review, Dispensary 33, hybrid, Jenny Kush, Jenny Kush strain review, Rare Dankness Seeds | Leave a reply

Mindy Segal enters third career phase

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 19, 2021 by J. L. BrownFebruary 20, 2021
Mindy Segal

Mindy Segal always fantasized about being a chef. When she was a child, long before the Food Network existed, she and her brother managed imaginary restaurants and invented their own television culinary show. They often pretended they had the privilege … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Food and Drinks, Interviews, Lifestyle, News, Profiles | Tagged chef, Cresco Labs, Illinois, Mindy Segal, Mindy's Edibles, Mindy’s Bakery | Leave a reply

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