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IDOA announces deadline extension for Craft Grower Group 1

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 27, 2026 by Jason BrownJanuary 28, 2026
IDOA announces deadline extension for Craft Grower Group 1

The Illinois Department of Agriculture – Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA–DCR) posted today a deadline extension notice for Craft Grower Group 1.

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Posted in Events, Law, News, Politics | Tagged Craft Grow deadline extension, Craft Grower Group 1 deadline extention, Illinois Craft Grow deadline

Review: Float Away Chocolates by Zoi

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 26, 2026 by Michael LasleyJanuary 26, 2026
Float Away Chocolates by Zoi

I recently had the opportunity to review the entire line of new Zoi Smiles infused chocolates. After starting with the Roll Away Caramels and Fly Away Mints, I’m finishing up the series with the Float Away Raspberry Dark Chocolates.

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Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged find ZOI edibles, Float Away Chocolates by Zoi, Float Away Chocolates flavor and effects, Float Away Chocolates review, Zoi edibles in Illinois

Illinois bills add more cannabis labeling and signage regulations

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 25, 2026 by Jason BrownJanuary 26, 2026
Illinois bills add more cannabis labeling and signage regulations

Two parallel bills addressing accidental cannabis ingestion were recently introduced in the current Illinois legislative session. Sen. Michael E. Hastings introduced Senate Bill 2866 (SB2866), and Rep. Norma Hernandez introduced House Bill 4501 (HB4501). Both bills would require additional mandatory … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged cannabis bills in Illinois, Illinois House and Senate cannabis bills, new cannabis bills in Illinois

Review: Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll Pack by Anthem

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 24, 2026 by Michael LasleyJanuary 26, 2026
Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll Pack by Anthem

While I cherish the classic preroll experience, I must admit I’ve been using an increasing amount of smaller format preroll packs lately. Curaleaf imprint Anthem released a new line of “Bold” infused preroll packs that caught my attention. I stopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Pre-rolls, Product Reviews | Tagged Anthem Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll, Anthem Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll effects and flavor, Anthem Blue Raspberry Kush Infused Preroll review, Anthem prerolls in Illinois

A second Illinois House cannabis ‘omnibus’ bill introduced

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 23, 2026 by Jason BrownJanuary 23, 2026
A second Illinois House cannabis ‘omnibus’ bill introduced

A second Illinois House bill containing multiple cannabis-related amendments across several Acts has been referred to the Rules Committee. Rep. Nicholas K. Smith recently introduced House Bill 4478 (HB4478), which doubles up on some of the same provisions as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged cannabis bills in Illinois, cannabis-reform bill in Illinois, new cannabis bills in Illinois

Review: Stack ‘Em High Poker Chips Gummies by Sin City Cannabis

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 22, 2026 by Illinois EdJanuary 23, 2026
Stack 'Em High Poker Chips Gummies by Sin City Cannabis

As mentioned in my last review, I picked up Sin City Cannabis’ entire flavor line of recently launched Let’s Roll Craps Dice and Stack ‘Em High Poker Chips gummies. After reviewing the Let’s Roll Craps Dice, I moved on to … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged Sin City Cannabis gummies in Illinois, Sin City Cannabis Stack 'Em High Poker Chips review, Stack 'Em High Poker Chips Gummies by Sin City Cannabis, Stack 'Em High Poker Chips Gummies effects and flavors

Chicago City Council bans most hemp-derived products

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 21, 2026 by Jason BrownJanuary 21, 2026
Chicago City Council bans most hemp-derived products

Earlier today, Chicago’s City Council voted 32-16 to prohibit the sale of most hemp-derived products. Hemp-infused beverages, pet products, topicals, and other CBD products were exempt from the ban.

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Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged Chicago City Council bans hemp, Chicago City Council bans hemp-derived products, Chicago Hemp Ban, Did Chicago ban hemp?

Review: Let’s Roll Craps Dice Gummies by Sin City Cannabis

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 20, 2026 by Illinois EdJanuary 23, 2026
Let's Roll Craps Dice Gummies by Sin City Cannabis

Sin City Cannabis, founded by Chicago-native Daniel Caravette, recently launched a line of Craps Dice Gummies and Poker Chips Gummies. I picked up the entire flavor line to review, starting with the Let’s Roll Craps Dice.

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Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged Let's Roll Craps Dice Gummies by Sin City Cannabis, Let's Roll Craps Dice Gummies reviews, Sin City Cannabis gummies in Illinois, Sin City Cannabis gummies review, Sin City Let's Roll Craps Dice flavor and effects

CRI to host Public Research Series about medical cannabis

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 19, 2026 by Jason BrownJanuary 20, 2026
CRI to host Public Research Series about medical cannabis

The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) invites the public to attend the next CRI Public Research Series. The session, Medical Cannabis: Perspectives from a Clinician and an Educator, is scheduled for 12 p.m. Feb. 2. The two presenters are Aviad Haramati, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Health, News | Tagged Cannabis Research Institute Public Research Series, CRI Public Research Series, CRI Public Research Series Medical Cannabis: Perspectives from a Clinician and an Educator

Review: Cherimoya by Nature’s Heritage

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 18, 2026 by Michael LasleyJanuary 20, 2026
Cherimoya by Nature's Heritage

It has become nearly impossible to keep up with all the new products hitting the Illinois market. Recently, Nature’s Heritage dropped a new batch of genetics, so I picked up an eighth of the Cherimoya to review.

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Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Cherimoya by Nature's Heritage, Cherimoya effects and flavor, Cherimoya weed strain review, Nature's Heritage Cherimoya review

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