By @medsforheads I stopped shying away from lower-THC flowers as soon as I figured out that less THC in the trichome head leaves more room for terpenes. Since Justice Cannabis Co.’s Crops brand has been earning my confidence more with … Continue reading →
At the end of May, Ayr Wellness, a vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, today announced it has closed the definitive agreement to acquire Herbal Remedies Dispensaries. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation approved the acquisition May 11, … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced the next steps to issue 185 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants selected in three lotteries in 2021.
Continue reading →Sativas and terpenes, two words that get my attention. Anytime I spot a high terpene extract with energetic genetics it’s going on my list of must tries. That catapulted Item 9 Live Sauce from Bedford Grow to the top of … Continue reading →
Editor’s note: We at Illinois News Joint believe combining academia and cannabis is one of the best ways to normalize cannabis and its community. As such, Illinois News Joint has been partnering with colleges and universities to incorporating an educational … Continue reading →
After reviewing and enjoying the newly released Cultivate strains Oreoz and Monkey Spunk from Ieso, I looked forward to reviewing the next two strains Jungle Cake and LA Kush Cake. This review is for the later.
Continue reading →Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported May 2022 medical cannabis sales totals. Monthly medical cannabis sales continued to hover in the low $30-million range. In 2022, monthly sales have ranged from $28,187,064.97 to $31,965,526.26. May medical sales totals … Continue reading →
We are back with a new medical patient review from John Grow #29, who recently harvested the popular strain Garlic Breath.
Continue reading →Friday, June 10, kicks off NECANN’s 2nd Annual Illinois Cannabis Convention, but that event will not be the only chance to network in a comfortable canna-friendly environment Friday. HUSH Chicago, an experiential event and marketing agency, is scheduled to host … Continue reading →
NECANN is scheduled to host the 2nd Annual Illinois Cannabis Convention in Chicago this weekend. The Illinois Cannabis Convention is set for June 10-11 at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center. To purchase tickets, click here.
Continue reading →By Theo In Illinois, customers are not allowed to physically examine cannabis before purchasing, so while at Thrive Anna, I was glad to see that Aerīz’s packaging printed terpene information on its new boxes. At the checkout counter, I asked to … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago, Don Kleppin invited me to be a guest on his new podcast called Cannabis Man Podcast. A few days ago, Kleppin released our conversation on Episode 8, in which we discussed Illinois medical patients, caretaker laws, … Continue reading →
It’s no secret that I prefer high-energy sativa strains with focus and motivation for day use. My second choice for effects, though, is a heavy knock-me-out-before-bed strain for night use. It’s also no secret I prefer citrus, fruit, sweet, chem, … Continue reading →
By @medsforheads Between the pink inflatable dancer emblazoned with “love” on its torso and the smell of joints in the air, High-Minded Events’ second annual Higher Love Pride Month Kick Off event was not hard to find Wednesday. Hosted at … Continue reading →
“You’re going to love this one” is not words I often hear when it comes to Illinois cannabis concentrates. While I enjoy most of the dabs I try here in my home state, truly finding something I LOVE has been … Continue reading →
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced May’s recreational sales totals today. Illinois’ recreational sales totals have hovered around $130 million for the last three months. May recreational cannabis sales totaled
Continue reading →The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced a schedule for 51 corrective lotteries as ordered by the Court on May 17, 2022. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul submitted plans to conduct the corrective lotteries over three days: June … Continue reading →
By Theo Having consumed so many gas and chem strains lately, I was looking to switch things up a little, and break the monotony with some brighter, zestier flavors. Based on the success of Ieso’s recent Cultivate cultivars, when I … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) issued today 48 craft grow licenses to finally close the second round of applications. The list of new awardees can be found below. According to IDOA, one hundred percent of new licenses were issued to … Continue reading →
Spring has sprung, and outdoor public and private events are in full bloom. As such, I enjoy carrying around a little extra discrete pop of THC on me while around others, so a couple weeks ago I picked up from … Continue reading →
The 2nd Annual Illinois Cannabis Convention is right around the corner, and for those who have not yet purchased tickets, Illinois News Joint has partnered with NECANN to give away four free tickets.
Continue reading →Last year Bedford Grow launched three Gems flavors, including Rum Runner, Cranberry Mandarin, and Lavender Honey. Later in the year, Bedford Grow’s Strawberry Lemonade Gems won the High Times People’s Choice 2021 Cannabis Cup’s top prize for best edibles (gummies). … Continue reading →
Editor’s note: We at Illinois News Joint believe combining academia and cannabis is one of the best ways to normalize cannabis and its community. As such, Illinois News Joint has been partnering with colleges and universities to incorporating an educational … Continue reading →
By @Medsforheads Between Revolution’s introduction of a live rosin line and the return of its Moroccan Melts temple ball hash, the summer is looking good for solventless consumers. I was able to find some of the elusive cold-cured rosin badder … Continue reading →
After more than two years of delays from a pandemic, multiple lawsuits, flawed implementation of new government programs, and more, the court-ordered “stay” on the 185 Illinois adult-use cannabis licenses was finally lifted Friday morning. Cook County Judge Michael Mullen … Continue reading →
Certain cannabis strains have a distinct flavor I correlate with high levels of the terpene terpinolene, especially when mixed with high levels of β-myrcene. Terpinolene was my first thought when I smelled and smoked an eighth of Cultivate’s new line … Continue reading →
Editor’s note: this article is the fifth in a series of articles about several new grow shops opening across Illinois. The article features Homegrown Supplies Inc. Homegrown Supplies Inc. is set to celebrate its Grand Opening and 1-Year Anniversary with … Continue reading →
I have to admit I didn’t know much about the strain Acapulco Gold. I supposedly tried it years ago, but who knows what the strain really was back then. So when I saw a gram of Acapulco Gold by Grassroots … Continue reading →
Our readers and followers are constantly asking us how they can “get into” the cannabis industry. Our answer: combine cannabis with a skill or obsession you already do well and see where it goes. A good example of this would … Continue reading →
While chemically identical, THC processed through the lungs and THC processed through the stomach provide two completely different experiences. As a budtender, my first question to patients that aren’t getting the effects they need due to tolerance is “have you … Continue reading →
