Cannabis remediation is a topic of hot debate among the industry that will only build as consumers become more educated. One of the best ways to get in front of the debate is simply proclaiming that your product hasn’t gone … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its October 2023 medical cannabis sales totals of $26,244,555.82, the first uptick since March 2023. For the last four months, totals have hovered around $26 million. Total 2023 retail sales by … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for October. The October sales total of $138,751,456.09 kept Illinois’ monthly sales totals on track in 2023 to eclipse the 2022 yearly totals of $1,552,324,820.37. With … Continue reading →
Green Rose Dispensary representatives Monday sent out a press release stating that GRI Holdings, operating under the Green Rose Dispensary name, filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County to stop another social equity cannabis dispensary from opening … Continue reading →
While Revolution’s genetic library boasts a large variety of experiences, in my mind, Revolution is always associated with the creamy doughy flavor perfected in strains, such as Cookie Crasher. When I noticed Raspberry Shortcake as one of the cultivator’s entries … Continue reading →
The fourth annual Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup judges have completed their reviews for the 2023 kits, and the totals have been tallied. Now, it’s time for the awards show to find out which Illinois brands bring … Continue reading →
The first “good weed” I ever tried was Strawberry Cough, and I’m consistently confused by the lack of genetics on the Illinois market with this classic terpene profile. The Botanist is filling this gap with Strawberry Bubbles #5, one of … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) released last week the results for its third diversity survey that assesses the “extent of diversity in the medical and adult use cannabis industry and methods for reducing or eliminating any identified barriers to … Continue reading →
While Illinois is definitely starting to see more infused beverage options, a few labels offer more than a general “one size fits all.” This is where the longstanding Tonic, by Progressive Treatment Solutions, benefits by offering a specialized CBN-ratio product … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) released a bulletin Friday to all dispensaries engaged in the business of selling adult use cannabis at retail in taxing jurisdictions that have enacted Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Taxes. Effective January 1, … Continue reading →
The variety of foods that have been incorporated into cultivar names is always entertaining: cookies, chilies, pineapples, garlic, and now pastries. Recently, Ozone released Pastries #34 as part of a batch of new drops. I stopped into Ascend Horizon Drive … Continue reading →
Less than a week ago, Jon Colombini, a.k.a. Nachos & El Sapo, lost his fight against Leukemia (a battle my mother has recently stopped taking treatment for). Although I did not know Colombini personally, I knew he was a breeder … Continue reading →
Recently, In Grown Farms has undergone a rebrand, securing its entire profile under The Botanist label. The company has taken this opportunity to release new cultivars and improved rereleases from its genetic catalog. Northern Lights Haze has been with the … Continue reading →
Know Your Brand is an educational series that helps readers, followers, and consumers learn more about new and established cannabis brands in Illinois. This Know Your Brand highlights Tales & Travels.
Continue reading →What’s better than a preroll? Seven prerolls. That’s what many Illinois cultivators are betting on as they release smaller, shareable multipack versions of prerolls. I reviewed Crops’ White Wedding, from Justice Cannabis Co., as flower back in July, and I … Continue reading →
Last week, Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford introduced House Bill 4161, which focused mainly on permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and preventing the sell of hemp products to persons under 21 years of age. Today, the first day of the … Continue reading →
One of the Illinois labels with the fewest number of reviews in our archive is Triple 7 by Columbia Care. The premium label has limited availability at the dispensaries closest to me, so I’m always interested when I spot releases … Continue reading →
After hosting 420 Sesh Fest in April and the Weekend Sesh in September, Green Rose River North dispensary is scheduled to host another cannabis-friendly “sesh” event. To celebrate Halloween, Green Rose has curated Spooky Sesh
Continue reading →A few cultivars have stood the short test of time and remained available since the beginning of the Illinois medical cannabis market. Green Thumb Industries’ Brownie Scout by Rythm has been capturing attention since 2015 but has somehow escaped our … Continue reading →
OKAY Cannabis Chicago West Town is located at 1914 West Chicago Ave. The retail store opened May 28, 2023, and serves recreational consumers. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. … Continue reading →
I’m happy to see cultivators working with new genetics, but what really excites me is the allure of running into strains I’d never encountered before. Ozone has recently released a run of new cultivars, among them, Blackberry Moonshine. I recently … Continue reading →
Yesterday, House Bill 4161, introduced by Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, was referred to the Rules Committee. As reported earlier, HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but … Continue reading →
A certain “safe” feeling comes with knowing I have anxiety treatment at my fingertips, which is why I keep a vape on hand at all times. My latest everyday carry has been the Rainbow Sherbert Disposable Vape from Crystal Clear.
Continue reading →Though time is running out, limited tickets are still available for The Herban Legend Cup set for Sunday afternoon. The inaugural event will run from 2–6 p.m. at the Blue Island Beer Company. Among other activities, attendees will get the … Continue reading →
One of the simplest paths to a strong genetic library is simply choosing known cuts from respectable breeders. Rythm has tapped into this strategy with several strains. Recently, I spotted Animal Face, a strain bred by Seed Junky Genetics, on … Continue reading →
The fourth annual Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup judges have only a few more days left to complete each sample product before the deadline to submit. The judging window started August 19, and the deadline to submit … Continue reading →
In the pre-legalization days, the High Times Cannabis Cup was a way for breeders to highlight their newest, most exciting strains. While the Cup has changed dramatically from those days, a tiny bit of that spirit lives on as some … Continue reading →
For the last few years, we have been tracking and adding an increasing number of cannabis-related events to our Events Calendar, and with more yearly and monthly events come even more variety. Expect that variety to expand even further in … Continue reading →
This week, the new craft grow team at IC Collective dropped five new strains as part of its Illinois launch. I picked up to review three eighths of flower (Cali Sour, Fox River Chem, and Alley Cat) and a gram … Continue reading →
After hosting a booth at multiple events these past several weeks, I was ready to attend an event as a spectator and not a vendor. The Great Harvest 2023 event at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Thursday night gave me the … Continue reading →
