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Review: Blueberry Cupcake by Crops

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 7, 2023 by AdminMarch 7, 2023
Blueberry Cupcake by Crops

By TammiTokes I love anything with Blueberries in it: coffee, desserts, bagels, muffins, yogurt—you get the idea. So when I saw Blueberry Cupcake by the Justice Cannabis Co. brand, Crops, on the menu at Windy City Cannabis in Posen, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains, Uncategorized | Tagged Blueberry Cupcake by Crops, Blueberry Cupcake strain, Blueberry Cupcake strain review, Crops, effects, flavor, hybrid, Justice Cannabis Co.

Dispensary Spotlight: nuEra Pekin

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 6, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 7, 2023
Dispensary Spotlight: nuEra Pekin

NuEra Pekin opened April 13, 2021, and is located at 3249 Court St. in Pekin. The retail store serves recreational users. Hours of operation are Sunday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. and Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dispensary Spotlight, News | Tagged Dispensaries in Pekin, Dispensary, Dispensary Spotlight Feature, Illinois, NuEra, NuEra Pekin

Review: Cotton Candy Gummies by Legacy

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 6, 2023 by Illinois EdMarch 6, 2023
Cotton Candy Gummies by Legacy

In our last “First Look” review for the new Legacy products launching now in Illinois, we take a look at Legacy’s Cotton Candy Gummies picked up from nuEra Champaign. Other Legacy reviews included XXX flower, Orange Velvet Underground Preroll, Orange … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged Cotton Candy Gummies, Cotton Candy Gummies by Legacy, Cotton Candy Gummies by Legacy review, effects, flavor, gummy, Legacy, review

Blooms Bro. Hydro to host Customer Appreciation Day

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 5, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 5, 2023
Blooms Bro. Hydro to host Customer Appreciation Day

As the season teases warm days this week, event planners are hoping for complementary weather forecast for later this month and early April. One of those outdoor events is a Customer Appreciation Day hosted by Blooms Brothers Hydro, located in … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News | Tagged Blooms Brothers Hydro, Customer Appreciation Day, event, raffles, Terre Haute, The Apple House, vendors

Review: Orange Velvet Underground Preroll by Legacy

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 5, 2023 by Illinois EdMarch 20, 2023
Orange Velvet Underground RBX Preroll

I’ve often joked that smoking the concentrate of a strain before smoking the flower is equivalent to watching the movie before reading the book. Either way, I enjoy comparing and contrasting the differences. After reviewing the Orange Velvet Underground RBX … Continue reading →

Posted in Pre-rolls, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged cone, effects, flavor, Orange Velvet Underground preroll, Orange Velvet Underground Preroll by Legacy, Orange Velvet Underground RBX, Orange Velvet Underground RBX strain review, preroll

Illinois 2023 medical sales lowest start in two years

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 4, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 4, 2023
Illinois 2023 medical sales lowest start in two years

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) updated its January 2023 and February 2023 medical cannabis sales totals yesterday for the first time this year. Medical cannabis sales for 2023 started well below the 2022 and 2021 monthly totals. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Law, News, Politics | Tagged Illinois, Illinois 2023 medical sales lowest start in two years, medical cannabis sales, monthly sales totals, Yearly cannabis sales totals

Review: Candy Store Vape Cart by Legacy

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 4, 2023 by Illinois EdMarch 6, 2023
Candy Store Vape Cart by Legacy

In a few of my last reviews, I spoke about my favorite products to review and preferences for my personal medical needs. Now, it’s time to mention my least favorite form of consumption: vapes. However, vapes and disposable pens are … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartridges and Vapes, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Candy Store, Candy Store effects, Candy Store flavor, Candy Store strain, Candy Store strain review, Candy Store Vape Cart, Candy Store Vape Cart by Legacy, Distillate vape cart

My experience at the Daze Off Launch Party

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 3, 2023 by Michael LasleyMarch 3, 2023
Daze Off Launch Party

As Illinois cannabis events have developed a tried-and-true structure for navigating the limited regulatory structure offered in the state, they’ve finally moved to a real model of experience building. Last Sunday night, I spent time at the Daze Off Brand … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Events, Food and Drinks, News | Tagged brand launch, brnad, Daze Off, Daze Off Launch Party, My experience

Review: Live Rosin Gummies by Revolution

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 3, 2023 by Michael LasleyMarch 3, 2023
Live Rosin Gummies by Revolution

As mentioned in my last review, the amount of rosin infused edibles on dispensary menus in the Prairie State is growing. Instead of dropping a single flavor, Revolution Cannabis has dropped an entire line of single-strain rosin infused gummies. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Food and Drinks, Product Reviews | Tagged Blueberry Clementine, Gorilla'd Cheese, hybrid, indica, Live Rosin, Live Rosin Gummies by Revolution, Lychee Grapefruit, Miami Punch, Mimosa, satvia, Stoned Pear

Illinois February out-of-state sales drop nearly $6M

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 2, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 3, 2023
Monthly cannabis sales totals for Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation today announced Illinois’ February 2023 recreational sales totals. The most significant totals come from out-of-state resident sales. Illinois out-of-state resident sales totals for the last year have hovered between $35-$43 million per month. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Law, Lifestyle, News, Politics | Tagged Cannabis sales, February, Illinois, monthly sales figure, out-of-state sales drop, recreational sales

Review: Orange Velvet Underground RBX Live Resin by Legacy

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 2, 2023 by Illinois EdMarch 6, 2023
Orange Velvet Underground RBX Live Resin by Legacy

Sometimes things just work out. I knew I’d be reviewing this Orange Velvet Underground RBX Live Resin by Legacy, but weeks ago, on the same day, both my smoking devices for concentrates stopped working. My procrastination for purchasing a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Concentrates, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged effects, flavor, Legacy, Live Resin, Orange Velvet Underground, Orange Velvet Underground RBX Live Resin, Orange Velvet Underground RBX Live Resin by Legacy, Orange Velvet Underground strain, Orange Velvet Underground strain review

Dispensary Spotlight: Maribis of Springfield Grand

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 1, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 2, 2023
Dispensary Spotlight: Maribis of Springfield Grand

Maribis of Springfield Grand opened in 2016 and is located at 2272 North Grand Ave. East, Grandview, Illinois. The retail store serves medical and recreational customers. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Posted in Dispensary Spotlight, News | Tagged 2272 North Grand Ave. East, dispensaries in Springfiled, Dispensary Spotlight, Grandview, Illinois, Maribis of Springfield Grand

Review: XXX by Legacy

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 1, 2023 by Illinois EdMarch 6, 2023
XXX strain by Legacy

I’ve always been interested in what consumers consider the most important aspect of flower if percentages had to be assigned to the following categories: aroma, flavor, effects, and bag appeal. Mine is somewhere around: 60% effects, 25% flavor, 10% aroma, … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Ethos, Legacy, XXX by Legacy, XXX strain, XXX strain effects, XXX strain flavor, XXX strain review

Illinois Bills to solidify vehicle cannabis-odor ruling

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 28, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 3, 2023
Illinois Bills to solidify vehicle cannabis-odor ruling

September 19, 2022, a ruling by the Appellate Court of Illinois (Third District) delivered the judgment that the “smell of burnt cannabis” alone did not provide an “officer with probable cause to search the vehicle.” According to Associate Judge Daniel … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Law, News, Politics | Tagged HB1205, HB1206, Illinois, Illinois House Bill, Illinois Senate Bill, is the smell of cannabis probably cause to search vehicle, not probable cause, SB0125, smell of burnt cannabis

Review: Pink Lemonade Live Rosin Gummies by Floracal

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 27, 2023 by Michael LasleyMarch 3, 2023
Pink Lemonade Live Rosin Gummies by Floracal

My first experience with rosin infused edibles back in 2020 was a revelation. The step up in experience from distillate to rosin based edibles elevates solventless edibles into a class all its own. It’s been almost impossible to source rosin-based … Continue reading →

Posted in Edibles, Product Reviews | Tagged Cresco Labs, Floracal Farms, gummies, Live Rosin Gummies, Pink Lemonade, Pink Lemonade Live Rosin Gummies, Pink Lemonade Live Rosin Gummies by Floracal, review

Cannabis packaging bills under consideration

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 27, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 3, 2023
Cannabis packaging bills under consideration

Four Illinois House bills involving the labeling and packaging of cannabis have been introduced within the last month. Probably the most watched bill of these four is HB3741, which requires “cannabis-infused products that have been treated with radiation to conform … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Law, News, Politics | Tagged cannabis packaging laws, HB1559, HB2812, HB3741, HB3970, Illinois, Illinois House Bills, labeling and packaging of cannabis

Review: Apple Fritter Live Budder by Ozone Reserve

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 26, 2023 by AdminMarch 3, 2023
Apple Fritter Live Budder by Ozone Reserve

By Patsy Marie Known for making High Times’ 2016 World’s Strongest Strains list, Apple Fritter has always been a potent and reliable cultivar. As someone who is always looking to try another apple strain, I was genuinely excited when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Concentrates, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Apple Fritter Live Budder by Ozone Reserve, Apple Fritter strain, Apple Fritter strain review, Ascend Wellness Holdings, hybrid, Live Budder, Ozone, Ozone Reserve

What’s an Influencer? A thank you letter to Budtenders

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 26, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 3, 2023
What’s an Influencer? Meme

1. I’ll just admit it. Shortly after I founded Illinois News Joint, a budtender referred to me as a cannabis influencer, and I didn’t like the connotations of the term. From the start, I wanted ILNJ to be a trusted … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News, Opinion | Tagged award winner, Budtender thank you, Budtenders, cannabis influencer, Illinois, redefining influencers, thank you letter

Review: Danny Boy OG by Revolution

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 25, 2023 by Michael LasleyMarch 3, 2023
Danny Boy OG by Revolution

Thursday night after watching Revolution win five Budtender Choice Awards, including Best Top Shelf Flower, I thought I’d review one of Revolution’s latest strain drops: Danny Boy OG.

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Posted in End of the Day Strains, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Danny Boy OG, Danny Boy OG by Revolution, Danny Boy OG effects, Danny Boy OG flavor, Danny Boy OG strain, Danny Boy OG strain review, indica, Revolution

ILNJ wins Top Social Media Influencer award

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 24, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 3, 2023
ILNJ wins Top Social Media Influencer award

We at Illinois News Joint are ecstatic to announce that we won the award for Top Cannabis Social Media Influencer in Illinois at the Budtender Choice Awards event hosted by High-Minded Events at Venue West in Chicago last night.

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Posted in Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News | Tagged award, Budtender Choice Awards, ILNJ wins Top Social Media Influencer award, to Illinois News Joint, Top Cannabis Social Media Influencer in Illinois

High-Minded Events announces Budtender Choice Awards

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 23, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 3, 2023
Budtender Choice Awards winners

High-Minded Events tonight announced winners of the Budtender Choice Awards at the event ceremony at Venue West in Chicago. The Budtender Choice Awards event started at 7 p.m., and the awards were announced around 8:30 p.m. 

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Posted in Culture, Events, Food and Drinks, Lifestyle, News | Tagged Budtender Choice Awards, Budtender Choice Awards announced, High-Minded Events, High-Minded Events announces Budtender Choice Awards

Review: Kaviar Cones by Star Buds

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 22, 2023 by Illinois EdMarch 3, 2023
Kaviar Cones by Star Buds

The goal of all the Illinois News Joint review series is to build an educational database of detailed reviews of every cannabis product on the Illinois market, so we enjoy reviewing all products. We enjoy even more, though, reviewing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pre-rolls, Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged infused joints, Infused prerolls, Kaviar Cones, Kaviar Cones by Star Buds, Kaviar Cones review, Layer Cake strain, prerolls, Star Buds

High-Minded Events to host Budtender Choice Awards Thursday

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 21, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 3, 2023
High-Minded Events to host Budtender Choice Awards Thursday

High-Minded Events is set to host the inaugural Budtender Choice Awards Thursday, February 23. If current dispensary employees or new dispensary license holders have not received an invitation to the event, they can still request an invitation. Registration will close … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Food and Drinks, Lifestyle, News | Tagged announcing winners, Budtender Choice Awards, catagories, February 23, High-Minded Events, Thursday

Review: Lemon Ozium by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 21, 2023 by Michael LasleyMarch 3, 2023
Lemon Ozium by Bedford Grow

Specific words placed in a cultivar name automatically grab my attention. “Lemon” is definitely near the top of that list. Heavy limonene strains with heavy citrus flavors are a favorite at Illinois News Joint, and we’re always looking for more … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Bedford Grow, hybrid, indica, Lemon Ozium by Bedford Grow, Lemon Ozium effects, Lemon Ozium flavor, Lemon Ozium strain, Lemon Ozium strain review, review

Illinois House Bill permits on-site event consumption

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 20, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 3, 2023
Illinois House Bill permits on-sight consumption at events

Despite the fact that Illinois’ prohibitive laws for on-site cannabis consumption have foiled many event planners from hosting events, Illinois may be set to host more cannabis-friendly events in 2023 than the last three years combined. One way to help … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Law, Lifestyle, News, Politics | Tagged Bring Your Own Cannabis, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, cannabis-friendly events, HB3939, House Bill 3939, on-site cannabis consumption, permits on-sight consumption

Review: Jupiter by Rythm

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 20, 2023 by Illinois EdMarch 3, 2023
Jupiter by Rythm

Unlike most people who live in central and southern Illinois, I have access to nearly a dozen dispensaries within an 80-mile radius. So when I noticed Rise Effingham listed a few Rythm strains by Green Thumb that we have not … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged Green Thumb, GTI, hybrid, Jupiter by Rythm, Jupiter strain, Jupiter strain effects, Jupiter strain flavor, Jupiter strain review, Rythm

Illinois Senate Bill considers cannabis drive-through pickup

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 19, 2023 by Jason BrownMarch 3, 2023
Illinois Senate Bill considers cannabis drive-through pickup

Illinois may go from no legal curbside pickup for registered medical patients to legal drive-up window service if a recently introduced Senate Bill becomes law.

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Posted in Culture, Health, Law, News, Politics | Tagged cannabis drive-through pickup, curbside pickup, drive up cannabis in Illinois, Illinois Senate Bill, medical patients, SB2281

Review: Fruit Stand Party Pack by Tales & Travels

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 18, 2023 by Michael LasleyMarch 3, 2023
Fruit Stand Party Pack by Tales & Travels

While it’s a wonderful “problem” to have, the proliferation of labels and brands on Illinois menus can be difficult to keep up with as a reviewer. Tales & Travels is a new brand from Revolution that recently added to its … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc, Product Reviews, Strains, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged Blueberry Clementine and Florida Oranges, effects, flavor, Fruit Stand, Fruit Stand Party Pack by Tales & Travels, Fruit Stand strain, Fruit Stand strain review, Part Pack, Revolution, Tales & Travels

How do Illinois and Michigan cannabis industries compare?

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 18, 2023 by Michael LasleyMarch 3, 2023
How do Illinois and Michigan cannabis industries compare?

After comparing Missouri and Illinois legal cannabis markets, we decided to compare the Prairie State to Michigan, the oldest and largest legal market surrounding Illinois. Below are statistics for several categories that directly compare the cannabis industries in both Midwest … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Law, News, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged cannabis industries, comparison, cost, dispensaries, Illinois and Michigan, legal cannabis market, medical patient, statistics

Review: 773 Kush by Funky Monkey

Illinois News Joint Posted on February 17, 2023 by Michael LasleyMarch 3, 2023
773 Kush by Funky Monkey

Many major regional cannabis brands eventually spawn a namesake strain: think High-25 in Colorado, LA Confidential in California, or NYC Diesel in the Empire State, just to name a few. A few Illinois cultivators have already created specific namesakes strains, … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains | Tagged 4Front, 773 Kush, 773 Kush by Funky Monkey, 773 Kush strain, 773 Kush strain review, effects, flavor, Funky Monkey, hybrid

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