No data exists on how many registered medical patients are actively growing cannabis in Illinois. Though many reasons factor into the number of patients who grow and why, two trendlines that are heading in opposite direction may suggest more medical … Continue reading →
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that it anticipates an opinion will be filed for People v. Molina at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The case involves defendant Vincent Molina, who was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis by a … Continue reading →
December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual … Continue reading →
Nearly four years ago, Illinois News Joint kicked off its A Friend Indeed program. Since, we have provided more than three dozen Veterans with nutrients, grow materials, and hundreds of seeds to assist Veterans in growing their own medicine. As … Continue reading →
The Illinois Hemp Growers Association is set to host a Hemp Town Hall in which attendees can engage with the hemp community and lawmakers and learn more about a new Illinois hemp bill. The Hemp Town Hall is scheduled for … Continue reading →
Best in Grass, a national cannabis judging competition and product feedback platform, is closing in on its final stages in Illinois. Products have been judged and winners in each category will be announced live in-person Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Park … Continue reading →
The G.O.A.T. Cup, hosted by Lil Bean’s Events & Markets, is back. The 2nd annual event, a celebration of Illinois’ canna culture and G.O.A.T. Genetics’ supporters, is scheduled for 12 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Tickets can be found here.
Continue reading →The Cannabis Man Podcast has announced that it expanded the brand’s content with a companion newsletter. The weekly newsletter, The Weekly Chronic, aims to provide subscribers with exclusive content, extended interviews, industry news, and behind-the-scenes insights not covered in the … Continue reading →
A consistent modus operandi for Illinois News Joint has been to incorporate cannabis and academia to help speed up the path to normalizing the plant. In May, we hosted the Academic Cannabis Conference in Carbondale. Several colleges and universities were … Continue reading →
Back for its third rendition, Holdin’ It Down for the Underground Vol III (Stash Cannaversary) is set for this Saturday, Oct 5 at Stash Dispensary & Lounge. The cannabis-consumption event, hosted by Legacy Cannabis, is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. Free … Continue reading →
