Although Illinois was the first state to legalize cannabis through legislation, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act cannabis possession limits have been lower than most other legal states. With the passage of Senate Bill 3222, possession limits for Illinois residents … Continue reading →
To follow up on the introduction to my last grow journal: I don’t always grow autoflowers, but when I do, I use them for a quick turnaround after grow breaks. This journal entry is for Guava and Grapes Auto by … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) invites the public to attend another CRI Public Research Series. The session, Cannabis Legalization and Social Equity: Opportunities, Puzzles, and Trade-offs, is scheduled for a Zoom meeting from 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. The meeting … Continue reading →
In Part I, I journaled about growing a Double Guava x Blue Zorroso Auto by G.O.A.T. Genetics. I’m back for Part II of this grow journal to let you know how the cured flower smoked.
Continue reading →The Illinois Department of Agriculture – Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA-DCR) today provided an alert to reinforce the child-resistant product packaging and product packaging seal requirements stipulated in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA), which requires cannabis product to … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) sent out a reminder for the May 15 deadline for the Cycle 2 seed funding program, which supports equity-centric research and community action to advance cannabis equity in Illinois.
Continue reading →The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) hosted its April meeting today to discuss and vote on a recommendation for adding Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to the conditions eligible for a medical cannabis registry identification card in Illinois. After three presentations … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) announced that Cycle 2 of its seed funding program opens at 9 a.m. on April 6. This program funds research and community action projects across Illinois that advance cannabis equity. For Cycle 2, CRI especially encourages … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released the last nine months of medical cannabis sales totals after launching a new medical cannabis patient registry system on April 29, 2025. IDPH noted in the release of the May 2025 … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) recently announced the launch of its Advisory Committee, a group of leaders from across research, policy, public health, and the cannabis field who will help guide the institute’s long-term direction.
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