MCAB February meeting to discuss new qualifying conditions
The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) announced today the agenda for its February meeting. The virtual meeting is scheduled for 3:30–5 p.m. Feb. 9. To join the webinar, click here.
Continue reading →Review: Blackberry Lemonade Sleep Pearls by Grön
The number of consumers turning to cannabis for sleep continues to grow at a surprising pace. Almost every company has its solution, and some have multiple options on the menus. I recently picked up some Grön Blackberry Lemonade Sleep Pearls to review.
Continue reading →Illinois bills transfer 0.5% Cannabis Regulation Fund to Prison Education Fund
Recently introduced bills, Illinois Senate Bill 2954 (SB2954) and House Bill 4427 (HB4427), would create the Prison Education Fund and provide “that 0.5% of the moneys in the Cannabis Regulation Fund, after certain allocations have been made, shall be transferred from the Cannabis Regulation Fund to the Prison Education Fund.”
Continue reading →Illinois legislature again attempts cannabis ‘odor-proof’ wording change
Illinois has a confusing and somewhat conflicting law that allows law enforcement to use the smell of raw cannabis alone as probable cause to search a motor vehicle but does not allow the smell of burnt cannabis alone as probable cause. To rectify this inconsistency, Rep. Lisa Davis introduced on Monday House Bill 4782 (HB4782), which would remove the requirement in the Vehicle Code that cannabis within any area of a motor vehicle must be … Continue reading →
Review: High Dose Lemon Lime Drink Mix by Vibations
While there’s been an explosion of new options in the cannabis-infused drink mix category, most of these options have been limited to lower dosages. MariMed imprint label Vibations has recently expanded its drink mix line with a new high dose version. I recently picked up a pack of Vibations High Dose Lemon Lime Drink Mixes to review.
Continue reading →Illinois releases cannabis sales totals for 2025
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) released today the recreational cannabis sales totals for the second half of the year, from June to December 2025. In 2025, Illinois dispensaries cannabis sales reached $1,506,740,852.75 with 52,146,122 total items sold.
Continue reading →Illinois House introduces third cannabis ‘omnibus’ bill
Within nearly two weeks, Illinois House representatives have introduced three different cannabis ‘omnibus’ bills. Rep. Bob Morgan recently introduced House Bill 4306 (HB4306), and Rep. Nicholas K. Smith followed with House Bill 4478 (HB4478). Wednesday, Rep. Sonya M. Harper introduced House Bill 4641 (HB4641). All three bills contain various cannabis-related provisions.
Continue reading →IDOA announces deadline extension for Craft Grower Group 1
The Illinois Department of Agriculture – Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA–DCR) posted today a deadline extension notice for Craft Grower Group 1.
Continue reading →Review: Float Away Chocolates by Zoi
I recently had the opportunity to review the entire line of new Zoi Smiles infused chocolates. After starting with the Roll Away Caramels and Fly Away Mints, I’m finishing up the series with the Float Away Raspberry Dark Chocolates.
Continue reading →Illinois bills add more cannabis labeling and signage regulations
Two parallel bills addressing accidental cannabis ingestion were recently introduced in the current Illinois legislative session. Sen. Michael E. Hastings introduced Senate Bill 2866 (SB2866), and Rep. Norma Hernandez introduced House Bill 4501 (HB4501). Both bills would require additional mandatory signage for dispensaries and warning labels for cannabis-infused products.
Continue reading →Review: Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll Pack by Anthem
While I cherish the classic preroll experience, I must admit I’ve been using an increasing amount of smaller format preroll packs lately. Curaleaf imprint Anthem released a new line of “Bold” infused preroll packs that caught my attention. I stopped at Curaleaf Morris and picked up a Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll Pack to review.
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