Grown Rogue International announced that on March 11, 2026, it entered into a series of definitive agreements with its affiliate, Grown Rogue Management Associates (GRMA), and SEA Craft, LLC to operate a cannabis production facility in Dwight, Illinois. The 66,000-square-foot-facility … Continue reading →
While MariMed imprint brand Nature’s Heritage has been on shelves for a while now, the label has recently started expanding its portfolio with new hardware and formulations. I recently stopped at Ash and Ivy Dispensary in Benton and picked up … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) recently announced updates on the Cycle 2 timeline for the CRI seed funding program, which supports equity-centric research and community action to advance cannabis equity in Illinois.
Continue reading →As noted in a recent review, Verano has offered multi-packs of smaller format prerolls under the Swift Lifts moniker for years. Recently, however, they spun the name out into its own standalone label. Since every dedicated preroll brand needs a … Continue reading →
Vermilion County Farm Bureau is scheduled to host an Industrial Hemp Farmer Informational Event starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 16 at the Farm Bureau Auditorium, 1905-C US Route 150, Danville (at Henning Road).
Continue reading →The Dispensary East Dubuque is located at 1709 IL—35 N. in East Dubuque, Illinois. The retail store opened in May 2021 and serves recreational customers. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday–Wednesday, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, and 9 a.m.–7 … Continue reading →
Looking for a new Work Sativa to review, I picked up from Revolution Normal the Raspberry Shortcake from Tales & Travels.
Continue reading →I’m back with Part 2 of my Rosetta Stone XX grow journal. I grew this strain because I am a fan of terpinolene-heavy strains and thought it might fit into our Work Sativa series.
Continue reading →Recently, vapes overtook flower as the number one category in the California regulated market. While we’re a long way from that in Illinois, vapes are clearly a huge force in the market. I recently stopped at Mystic Greenz Olive Branch … Continue reading →
Terpinolene is the easiest terpene flavor and aroma for me to recognize. When I popped a Rosetta Stone XX seed for this grown journal, that was the profile I expected. And that, along with beta-myrcene and beta-ocimene, was the profile … Continue reading →
New vape brands seem to hit the shelves every time I stop in at a dispensary. Longtime California-based label Dank Vapes recently joined the Illinois market. I stopped by Ash & Ivy Dispensary in Benton and picked up a Guava … Continue reading →
On Wednesday, four Illinois bills were moved to the Cannabis Subcommittee of the Senate Executive Committee. Kimberly A. Lightford, who is one of three members of the Cannabis Committee, introduced all four bills. The bills include two omnibus-style cannabis bills … Continue reading →
My journey trying live-resin gummies continues. After reviewing the Mango Pineapple Nano-Live Resin Gummies from Revolution Cannabis, I picked up the Muddled Berries Gummies from Revolution Normal to review.
Continue reading →Fast-acting edibles provide a completely different experience compared to traditional edibles and deserve a category all their own. MariMed imprint label InHouse has released its own line of fast-acting gummies. I recently stopped at Thrive Anna to pick up a … Continue reading →
On Feb. 18. Senate Bill 3377 (SB3377), a hemp-regulation bill introduced by Sen. Emil Jones, III, reached the Senate Cannabis Committee. On Feb. 25, two hemp-regulation bills, Senate Bill 3820 (SB3820) and Senate Bill 3919 (SB3919), that conflict with SB3377 … Continue reading →
I’ve reviewed several edibles this past year, but for medical use, I always return to infused products made with rosin or resin. I recently picked up from Revolution Normal the Mango Pineapple Nano-Live Resin Gummies from Revolution Cannabis.
Continue reading →Since legalization in January 2020, the Community College Cannabis Vocational Pilot Program has become the largely forgotten license. The Program, managed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), was created to help prepare students for careers in the Illinois cannabis … Continue reading →
For my last few grow journals, I have grown (and am growing) Humboldt Seed strains, so when I noticed Revolution was dropping Humboldt strains, I picked one I have long wanted to grow myself, Jelly Donutz.
Continue reading →An Industrial Hemp Farmer Informational Event is scheduled for 6–9 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Gower Translational Research Center in Carbondale. The in-person event is free to the public. To register, visit here.
Continue reading →Prerolls have become such a market force that many cultivators have created standalone preroll labels. Verano has joined this trend, spinning out its Swift Lifts prerolls into a full-fledged brand. I recently stopped at Ash and Ivy in Benton and … Continue reading →
The Community Health and Cannabis Collaborative (CHeCC) (formerly known as the Community Health Sciences (CHS) team) at the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) hosted the Community Report Back and Discussion on Nov. 19, 2025. Earlier this year, CRI released a report … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) recently announced that round one applications for its seed funding program focused on equity-centric research and community action projects opened on Feb.1. CRI is seeking applications for research projects that advance equity related to cannabis … Continue reading →
Blunts have been my go-to for walking the dogs after midnight. Outfitters, a brand by The 1937 Group, launched a line of blunts, so I picked up the Sour Lemonz 2g blunt to review.
Continue reading →On Jan. 21, Chicago’s City Council voted 32–16 to prohibit the sale of most hemp-derived products. Friday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the ordinance, which would have exempted hemp-infused beverages, pet products, topicals, and other CBD products from the ban.
Continue reading →The Illinois Department of Agriculture – Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA–DCR) posted an information bulletin today to help clarify product labeling requirements and best practices for dispensaries, cultivation centers, craft growers, and infusers.
Continue reading →THCv has been having a moment, appearing in numerous daytime and sativa-leaning edibles over the past year. MariMed imprint label Betty’s Eddies isn’t missing out on the trend, releasing a ratioed daytime watermelon chew with the “diet weed” minor cannabinoid. … Continue reading →
If Illinois does not pass a cannabis-related bill this legislative session, it will not be because a lack of options. Illinois legislators have introduced several omnibus-style bills this session. Most recently, Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford introduced two bills that address … Continue reading →
Rosin has gone from a boutique specialty concentrate to one of the most popular dab, vape, and edible infusion formats. Oregon gummy brand Grön has responded with a line of their signature Pearls focused entirely on the solventless concentrate. I … Continue reading →
The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) hosted its February meeting today to discuss recommendations for adding two conditions to the list of debilitating conditions eligible for a medical cannabis registry identification card in Illinois. The two new conditions were Polycystic … Continue reading →
One sign of a maturing Illinois cannabis marketing has been the uptick in limited seasonal and holiday releases. Betty’s Eddies has a rotating slot for these special products and recently dropped a Valentine’s Day-themed chew. I stopped at Thrive Anna … Continue reading →
