A hidden camera was found inside the bathroom of the Curaleaf dispensary in Worth, CBS Chicago recently reported. Police started investigating on June 23 after an employee informed Worth police that a camera was attached under the sink and pointed … Continue reading →
On April 14, 2026, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) approved the Department of Agriculture’s Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act rule changes. Rule changes and updates pertain to reduced fees, hemp inputs, camera requirements, seed to sale requirements, label … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Agriculture – Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA–DCR) posted an information bulletin reminding licensed cannabis establishments and approved cannabis testing labs to review and, when necessary, update their Licensing and Registration Portal account users and contacts.
Continue reading →Nearly a year ago, I published an article about the long process for approving and adding qualifying debilitating conditions for patients to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program. Chicago NORML was instrumental in the process that approved three conditions … Continue reading →
After reviewing Illemonati, Melted Cherries, Ism Punch, and Chicago Runtz, I decided to grab a couple more Cronja strains. For this review, I chose Knockout #12.
Continue reading →The Southern Illinois Hemp Cannabis Symposium, sponsored by the Southern Illinois University Cannabis Science Center, recently announced its final schedule for the 6th annual event set for 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 19. Early registration is still available ($80 for participants … Continue reading →
The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) released a notice for cannabis business licensees concerning packaging and labeling products. Though the rules for packing and labeling have not changed, cultivation center, craft grower, infuser, and dispensary licensees must continue to … Continue reading →
For Part II of this grow journal, I smoked the finished product from my Lemon Biscotti grow and am back to report (see Part I here). Lemon Biscotti is a sativa-leaning cross of Lemon Bubblegum and Biscotti bred by 34 … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Division of Cannabis Regulation announced today an official Metrc implementation timeline for licensed cannabis businesses transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as Illinois’ track-and-trace data system.
Continue reading →The 6th Annual Southern Illinois Hemp Cannabis Symposium recently set a date for its 2025 event and opened registration for participants, exhibitors, and sponsors. The Hemp Cannabis Symposium, sponsored by the Southern Illinois University Cannabis Science Center, is scheduled for … Continue reading →
