Recently, I have been dreaming about having an Illinois strain named after me (or ILNJ) as the ultimate cannabis industry goal. Usually, one has to be a celebrity rapper, basketball player, well-known activist, or possess other fame or status to … Continue reading →
About a month ago, ILNJ reported that Curaleaf Holdings launched an award-winning line of Select Oil brand products in Illinois. Last week, I finally traveled to Greenhouse Morris to pick up a Select Elite Live Resin .5g cartridge of Bubba … Continue reading →
I’m not saying that when I walk into my registered dispensary the employees blurt out my name as if I’m Norm Peterson from Cheers (look it up, pups). But most of the employees at NuEra Urbana know my first name, … Continue reading →
I’m pleased to introduce to our concentrate review series two High Times Illinois Cannabis Cup entries: Gorilla Glue #4 Budder and Blueberry Clementine Sauce by Revolution Craft. Of course, the GG#4 Budder took top prize for Best Concentrates, but again, … Continue reading →
I know two types of weed smokers. Smokers who want to know everything they can about the strain they’re smoking. And smokers who just want to smoke the damn weed and let the effects speak for themselves. I used to … Continue reading →
In the summer when I heard High Times was hosting an Illinois Cannabis Cup, I was ecstatic. When I read High Times was opening it up to the public, I’d wanted to judge all seven categories: Indica Flower, Sativa Flower, … Continue reading →
Pleased to introduce a new Illinois brand to our concentrate reviews: Colombian Haze Live Resin by IESO. This concentrate, a hybrid cross between Colombian Gold and Thai Haze, was actually IESO’s entry into Cannabis Cup Awards. This batch came in … Continue reading →
Ascend Wellness Holdings launched its Ozone brand in the Michigan and Illinois markets last year. I hadn’t noticed Ozone products on my local dispensaries’ menus, though, until a few months ago. I have been looking for a new sativa strains … Continue reading →
When I first started writing reviews, I enjoyed introducing the classic strains, such as G6, SBS, Sour D, Jack Herer, and more. But what I really prefer is reviewing strains I’ve never heard of, especially new Illinois strains. And Bedford … Continue reading →
Recently, I have been noticing a slightly better variety of Illinois cannabis brands at my local dispensaries. So when I saw Grassroots with two concentrates on the menu, I picked up two live sugars: Blueberry Headband and Bubba Diagonal. I … Continue reading →
