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 →
Sen. Steve McClure recently introduced Senate Bill 3214 (SB3214), which would be the first bill since the passing of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis (Pilot) Program Act that would directly target qualifying medical patients by deleting protective language from … Continue reading →
A good vape is a good travel companion. With longer drives, I’ve been turning to larger 1- and 2-gram options to fill that need. The Select Briq line brings Curaleaf’s wide range of vape flavors to a 2-gram hardware format. … Continue reading →
The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) announced today the agenda for its February meeting. The virtual meeting is scheduled for 3:30–5 p.m. Feb. 9. To join the webinar, click here.
Continue reading →The number of consumers turning to cannabis for sleep continues to grow at a surprising pace. Almost every company has its solution, and some have multiple options on the menus. I recently picked up some Grön Blackberry Lemonade Sleep Pearls … Continue reading →
Recently introduced bills, Illinois Senate Bill 2954 (SB2954) and House Bill 4427 (HB4427), would create the Prison Education Fund and provide “that 0.5% of the moneys in the Cannabis Regulation Fund, after certain allocations have been made, shall be transferred … Continue reading →
Illinois has a confusing and somewhat conflicting law that allows law enforcement to use the smell of raw cannabis alone as probable cause to search a motor vehicle but does not allow the smell of burnt cannabis alone as probable … Continue reading →
While there’s been an explosion of new options in the cannabis-infused drink mix category, most of these options have been limited to lower dosages. MariMed imprint label Vibations has recently expanded its drink mix line with a new high dose … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) released today the recreational cannabis sales totals for the second half of the year, from June to December 2025. In 2025, Illinois dispensaries cannabis sales reached $1,506,740,852.75 with 52,146,122 total items … Continue reading →
Within nearly two weeks, Illinois House representatives have introduced three different cannabis ‘omnibus’ bills. Rep. Bob Morgan recently introduced House Bill 4306 (HB4306), and Rep. Nicholas K. Smith followed with House Bill 4478 (HB4478). Wednesday, Rep. Sonya M. Harper introduced … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Agriculture – Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA–DCR) posted today a deadline extension notice for Craft Grower Group 1.
Continue reading →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.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
