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My experience at Cannifest Chicago

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 16, 2022 by Jason BrownJanuary 17, 2024
Cannifest Chicago

I love attending cannabis events in Illinois. It’s something I never thought I’d be able to do in my twenties. So I try to attend every event I can. The problem is that when I attend these events, I’m not … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News, Opinion | Tagged cannabis events, Cannifest Chicago, Illinois cannabis events, My experience at Cannifest Chicago, Ravenswood Event Center a

Opinion: Illinois Cannabis Social Equity never happening

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 1, 2022 by Jason BrownJanuary 17, 2024
Illinois Cannabis Social Equity

From day one of legalization, let’s just say, I had my doubts about the implementation and success of the Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Program. This is not a judgment on the merits of writing social equity into a cannabis … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Law, News, Opinion, Politics | Tagged delayed licensing, Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Program, legalization, Opinion, Social Equity Program

Opinion: Botched Illinois cannabis law creates silver lining

Illinois News Joint Posted on October 10, 2021 by Jason BrownJanuary 17, 2024
Seed breeders

As mentioned in News Joint Grow Journal 2, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (Illinois House Bill 1438) has forced registered medical patients into a gray area of the law because Illinois requires patients to purchase cannabis seeds from dispensaries. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Law, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, Politics | Tagged breeders, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, cannabis seeds, Dispensary, how to buy seeds, Illinois, law, seed banks

Illinois News Joint joins episode of Full Spectrum

Illinois News Joint Posted on October 7, 2021 by Jason BrownOctober 8, 2021
Full Spectrum podcast

Recently, Illinois News Joint participated in another episode of Full Spectrum podcast, and I talked with hosts Jon and Diego, along with Cole from Chillinois Podcast, about social equity in the Illinois cannabis industry. This episode was recorded before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Interviews, Law, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, Politics | Tagged Annual Cannabis Report, Chillinois podcasgt, Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, Full Spectrum podcast, Illinois cannabis law, Social Equity

Opinion: My experience at Cannabis Camp

Illinois News Joint Posted on September 13, 2021 by Jason BrownFebruary 7, 2022
Cannabis Camp

As I’ve mentioned before about the Illinois cannabis industry, though licensing is important, it is not everything. The Illinois cannabis industry is moving forward, even if it has to drag the State of Illinois along with it. The 5th Annual … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Food and Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, Profiles | Tagged Cannabis Camp, High Harbor Lounge & Events., on-site cannabis consumption, Peoria, Trinity Centers, vendors

Opinion: Cannabis Cup excludes downstate Illinois

Illinois News Joint Posted on September 10, 2021 by AdminSeptember 11, 2021
Cannabis Cup

Editor’s Note: The below opinion piece was written by KingClouds710 As a Veteran and registered Illinois medical patient, I thought this would finally be the year that I would be able to participate in the High Times Cannabis Cup Illinois … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Lifestyle, Opinion | Tagged cannabis cup, Cannabis Cup excludes, dispensaries, High Times, Illinois

Illinois Craft Cannabis Association to host (virtual) “Action Now!” rally

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 23, 2020 by Jason BrownDecember 23, 2020

UPDATED: From the President: Due to inclement weather (strong wind and heavy rain advisory), we have moved today’s rally online to ZOOM at 5 PM TODAY to launch our ACTION NOW! campaign. The ZOOM details for TODAY’s 5 PM Action … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Food and Drinks, Law, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, Politics | Tagged #freethecraftlicenses, business, cannabis industry, craft cannabis, growers, Illinois Craft Association, infusers, transporters | Leave a reply

We ‘obscure reference’ meme again

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 21, 2020 by Jason BrownDecember 23, 2020
ILNJ meme Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Culture, Memes, Opinion, Politics | Tagged #freethecraftlicenses, cannabis industry, Cannabis Meme, Illinois cannabis licensing, Illinois meme, Illinois News Joint Meme, infuser, release the kraken | Leave a reply

Review: Ozone Berry Air Pre-Pack Chillum by Ascend Wellness

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 20, 2020 by Illinois EdMarch 7, 2025
Berry Air Pre-Pack Chillum

I wanted to do an Illinois News Joint “stocker stuffing” review for the fun of it, but finding a product at a dispensary cheap enough to consider a stocking stuffer was more difficult than expected. I don’t consider $50-90 eighths … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc, Opinion, Product Reviews, Smoking Pipes, Strains | Leave a reply

Review: Wana Gummies by Grassroots

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 14, 2020 by Illinois EdOctober 31, 2022
Wana Gummies by Grassroots

While at Greenhouse Morris a couple weeks ago, I picked up a product from a brand I don’t usually have access to but have been looking forward to reviewing: Wana Gummies by Grassroots. The flavor I was most interested in … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Food and Drinks, Misc, Opinion, Product Reviews | Tagged 2:1, Edibles, Exotic Yuzu, Exotic Yuzu gummie review, Grassroots, Greenhouse Morris, review, Sour Mango gummies, Sour Raspberry gummies, Wana Gummies | Leave a reply

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