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Review: Blackberry Lemonade Sleep Pearls by Grön

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 4, 2026 by Michael LasleyFebruary 5, 2026
Blackberry Lemonade Sleep Pearls by Gron

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged Blackberry Lemonade Sleep Pearls effects and flavor, Blackberry Lemonade Sleep Pearls review, Grön Blackberry Lemonade Sleep Pearls, Grön edibles in Illinois, Grön gummies in Illinois

Review: Float Away Chocolates by Zoi

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 26, 2026 by Michael LasleyJanuary 26, 2026
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.

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Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged find ZOI edibles, Float Away Chocolates by Zoi, Float Away Chocolates flavor and effects, Float Away Chocolates review, Zoi edibles in Illinois

Review: Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll Pack by Anthem

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 24, 2026 by Michael LasleyJanuary 26, 2026
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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Pre-rolls, Product Reviews | Tagged Anthem Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll, Anthem Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll effects and flavor, Anthem Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll review, Anthem prerolls in Illinois

Review: Cherimoya by Nature’s Heritage

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 18, 2026 by Michael LasleyJanuary 20, 2026
Cherimoya by Nature's Heritage

It has become nearly impossible to keep up with all the new products hitting the Illinois market. Recently, Nature’s Heritage dropped a new batch of genetics, so I picked up an eighth of the Cherimoya to review.

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Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Cherimoya by Nature's Heritage, Cherimoya effects and flavor, Cherimoya weed strain review, Nature's Heritage Cherimoya review

Review: Fly Away Chocolates by Zoi

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 16, 2026 by Michael LasleyJanuary 16, 2026
Fly Away Chocolates by Zoi

One of my favorite flavors is the classic combination of mint and chocolate. I can count on one hand the number of edible products in the state that appeal to that preference, so I’m always excited to see newcomers. Craft … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged Fly Away Chocolates by Zoi, Zoi edibles in Illinois, Zoi Fly Away Chocolates flavor and effects, Zoi Fly Away Chocolates in Illinois, Zoi Fly Away Chocolates review

Review: Pineapple Lemonade Hash Rosin Shot by Journeyman

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 6, 2026 by Michael LasleyJanuary 8, 2026
Pineapple Lemonade Hash Rosin Shot by Journeyman

While rosin has come to dominate the world of concentrates, the solventless extract is still trickling into other product categories. Journeyman has recently released a line of infused lemonade shots with hash rosin, so I picked up the Pineapple Lemonade … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Misc, Product Reviews | Tagged Journeyman Pineapple Lemonade Hash Rosin Shot, Journeyman Pineapple Lemonade Hash Rosin Shot effects, Journeyman Pineapple Lemonade Hash Rosin Shot flavor, Journeyman Pineapple Lemonade Hash Rosin Shot review, Journeyman shots in Illinois

 Review: Hash Roll by Realeaf Botanicals

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 4, 2026 by Michael LasleyJanuary 5, 2026
Hash Roll by Realeaf Botanicals

One of the more interesting developments of the last few years has been the explosion of options in the preroll space. Craft grower Realeaf Botanicals has been no stranger to this trend with various infused options, but its latest limited … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc, Pre-rolls, Product Reviews | Tagged Hash Roll by Realeaf Botanicals, hash roll in Illinois, Realeaf Botanicals Hash Roll flavor and effects, Realeaf Botanicals Hash Roll review

‘Favorite Finds’ for 2025

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 29, 2025 by Michael LasleyDecember 30, 2025
‘Favorite Finds’ for 2025

The year  delivered a lot of unexpected changes, both personally and professionally. For the first time since I started working with Illinois News Joint, I reviewed fewer products this year than the year before. Industry progress marched on as more … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartridges and Vapes, Edibles, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged best Illinois cannabis products, best of 2025 Illinois weed products, Illinois Cannabis Products 2025 Best of

Review: Roll Aways Infused Caramels by Zoi

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 27, 2025 by Michael LasleyDecember 31, 2025
Roll Aways Infused Caramels by Zoi

One of the categories lacking real depth in the Illinois market is chocolate. While there are a handful of companies working the confection, the specialty processing required keeps many producers away. Craft infuser Zoi has recently hit the market with … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged Zoi edibles, Zoi edibles in Illinois, Zoi Roll Aways Infused Caramels flavor and effects, Zoi Roll Aways Infused Caramels review

Review: Mango and Cocoa Prerolls by Spliff Society

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 22, 2025 by Michael LasleyDecember 22, 2025
Mango and Cocoa Prerolls by Spliff Society

Spliff Society has come out of the gate swinging with six different preroll options on dispensary menus across Illinois. I’ve reviewed the Rose Petal and Lotus Flower as well as the Blueberry and Goji Berry. Now, I’m finishing up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc, Pre-rolls, Product Reviews | Tagged Spliff Society botanical craft prerolls, Spliff Society Cocoa Preroll review, Spliff Society Mango preroll review, Spliff Society Prerolls in Illinois

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