We are excited to announce that Illinois News Joint has partnered with Respect My Region for its inaugural North American Weed Tour. From August 1 to December 15, the North American Weed Tour gives audiences a behind-the-scenes view into the … Continue reading →
In January, we published a feature story on That’s a Doobie podcast and The Doobie Room. Recently, we participated in an episode of That’s a Doobie and talked with host Omari Jalan and co-host Keyston (aka Stone) about Illinois News … Continue reading →
When Illinois lawmakers legalized cannabis, Holly Roeder decided to try to open a cannabis business in her hometown of Sesser. She applied for an infuser license, but of course, the awarding of licensing in Illinois have become delayed for more … Continue reading →
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offering a new course designed to “provide students with an understanding of the cannabis classification system and proper management practices for target compounds and products.” In the fall and spring, Crop sciences professor and … 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 →
There may have not been an Illinoisan more ecstatic than Brian Marks when the Prairie State legalized medical cannabis and allowed patients to grow five plants at home. “Cannabis is a huge passion for me, knowing what it’s done for … Continue reading →
Mindy Segal always fantasized about being a chef. When she was a child, long before the Food Network existed, she and her brother managed imaginary restaurants and invented their own television culinary show. They often pretended they had the privilege … Continue reading →
Most of the time, people search out specific career paths. But sometimes, passion for a specific career path eventually finds the person. For Margo Vesely, Illinois NORML Executive Director, working in the cannabis industry was not always a career goal. … Continue reading →
Chris Lee always had an interest in film and photography from childhood. One of his earliest memories was asking his parents if he could use their camera. His parents told him it would be a waste of film. Lee’s inclination … Continue reading →
When dispensary licensing stalled last year, many applicants and entrepreneurs had to adapt or dissolve. For The Doobie Room dispensary applicants, the adaption started when one of them had the idea to start a podcast, as an extension of The … Continue reading →
