J. L. Brown was born, raised, and educated in Illinois. He has worked in the news industry for more than two decades.
4Front Ventures Corp, a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, announced it will contribute $75,000 to the Village of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and three local community programs to support the Chicagoland community’s health and wellness initiatives. As part … Continue reading →
Illinois News Joint updated our Original Meme page with new branding and added a few new memes that we will be dropping soon. After a weekend trip to Chicago, we had to create a Chicago meme. Here is our “The … Continue reading →
Having trouble switching medical dispensaries online? The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently sent out notices announcing that it is converting the existing Medical Cannabis Registry to a new system called Entellitrak. The conversion process will require the current … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported May medical cannabis sales today. For three-straight months, retail sales of medical cannabis decreased. Retail sales of medical cannabis for May totaled $34,187,235.91, including $15,959,384.32 in dry flower sales and $18,227,851.59 in concentrates/infused-products. … Continue reading →
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Illinois’ monthly recreation sales total today. For the third month in a row, Illinois surpassed $100 million in monthly sales totals to again set a new record. Illinois’ May adult-use cannabis sales … Continue reading →
Aroma Grow Store, which specializes in indoor gardening, organic gardening, micro greens, and sustainable living, is scheduled to host its Grand Opening June 5. From 10 AM-6 PM, Aroma Grow Store invites the public to the all-day celebration for medical … Continue reading →
Since legalization, the Illinois cannabis industry is blooming with new businesses, arts, and entertainment. One outlet the industry has provided has been a handful of new podcasts in the Prairie State. Kush Conversations is one of those new-ish podcasts. Illinois … Continue reading →
Hatch Wheeling adult-use only dispensary recently opened at 1500 E. Lake Cook Road in Wheeling, just 2 miles west of 294. Hours of operation are 9 AM to 9 PM, Monday–Saturday, and 10 AM-6 PM on Sunday. The new Hatch … Continue reading →
During Memorial Day weekend, Curaleaf and Grassroots are partnering to raise funds for Balanced Veterans Network. From May 27-31, for every Grassroots sale at a participating Curaleaf dispensary, Curaleaf, a publicly traded Massachusetts company, will donate $5 to the Balanced … Continue reading →
NuEra, a Chicago-based vertically integrated Cannabis company, recently donated $100,000 to Illinois Valley Community College’s cannabis production certificate program. NuEra’s Principle Officer Keith McGinnis of Ottawa made the gift to IVCC President Jerry Corcoran, board chair Jane Goetz, and vice … Continue reading →
