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 →
As a reviewer, I want to sample as many Illinois products and brands as possible, and this year’s High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup Kit included 16 labels, a few of which I had not yet tried. Seed & Strain … Continue reading →
March 2022, the Chicago-based cannabis company Cresco Labs announced a proposed acquisition of top multi-state cannabis operator Columbia Care. Today, Cresco Labs and Columbia Care announced a mutual agreement to terminate the $2 billion merger agreement.
Continue reading →Illinois has had its share of celebrity cannabis endorsements, from Ryne Sandberg to Mike Tyson, but now Chairman and CEO of Combs Enterprises and cultural-icon Sean “Diddy” Combs has taken it one step further. Cresco Labs and Columbia Care today … Continue reading →
Chicago-based cannabis company Cresco Labs announced a proposed acquisition of top multi-state cannabis operator Columbia Care today. The acquisition will expand Cresco’s reach by adding on 8 states and 83 dispensaries and give them access to more than 70% of … Continue reading →
By @Medsforheads Having failed to snap up Columbia Care’s more elusive flavors, like Sour Alien Apple and Dirty Squirt, I left Greengate Chicago with an eighth of Velvet Glove from the cultivator’s Seed & Strain brand as a consolation, though … Continue reading →
By @Medsforheads I’m back with an Illinois brand Illinois News Joint has not yet reviewed: Columbia Care‘s Triple Seven flower. I procured from Greengate Chicago an eighth of Sunset Octane, a hybrid cross of Sunset Sherbert and High Octane OG … Continue reading →
Columbia Care recently opened its new retail brand, Cannabist, in Villa Park. Cannabist Villa Park is located at 133 Roosevelt Road. The grand opening event, on June 16, featured a local food truck, music, and variety of deals. Educational sessions titled … Continue reading →
Illinois News Joint compiled a list of “Danksgiving” specials from Illinois dispensaries. Check the Green Wednesday, Black Friday, and small business Saturday deals nearest you. Where: NuEra Urbana / NuEra Chicago / NuEra Peoria Deal: NuEra’s Thanksgiving raffle offers … Continue reading →
While anticipating federal legalization, many cannabis companies are developing cannabis lifestyle brands for national consumption. Recently, Ascend Wellness Holdings launched its Ozone brand. Cresco Labs launched its Good News brand. And now, Columbia Care has launched the company’s first internally … Continue reading →
