Illinois News Joint

MAY 27, 2023

Not too long ago, cake-dominant strains flooded dispensary menus, and I actually complained about the abundance of doughy varieties. THCa, and 27.02% total cannabinoids. While some remnants of sugar leaf were present, the entire bud was covered in a light, milky-colored trichome frost.

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Trichome Indica Hybrid Strains 98

Illinois News Joint

MAY 11, 2023

Apple Fritter is one of those strains that has become so popular in recent years that it seems to be everywhere. This batch of flower tested at 0.134% THCVa, 0.274% CBCa, 0.410 CBGa, 1.162% Delta 9 THC, 25.122% THCa, and 27.102% total cannabinoids. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Trichome Strains Hybrid Terpenes 101

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 30, 2023

The rich, hashy, and skunky flavors of old school cannabis strains will always have a special place in my heart. In a world where candy- and cookie-flavored strains get so much attention, there’s still a lot the “classics” can offer. Delta-9-THC, 23.41% THCa, and 24.81% total cannabinoids. This batch of flower tested at 0.3%

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Hash Indica Strains Trichome 93

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 13, 2023

While I may complain about a lack of infused baked goods at Illinois dispensaries, there’s no shortage of strains named after baked goods. Interested in what the craft label is bringing to market with the cookie-heavy strain, I picked up a sample to review. Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG.

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Indica Hybrid Trichome Strains 83

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So when I noticed Rise Effingham listed a few Rythm strains by Green Thumb that we have not yet reviewed, I drove down and picked up three samples. This review is for the strain Jupiter. This eighth tested at 27.87% THCa, 0.54% THC, and 28.40% total cannabinoids. Jupiter is a hybrid cross of Chem 4 and Goliath.

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Hybrid Strains Trichome Terpenes 94

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 25, 2023

As an insomniac, I pay special attention to strains that promise a heavy indica experience. This batch of flower tested at 0.61% THC, 24.61% THCa, and 25.21% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photo Large, dense nugs were dark forest green with small splashes of pink and coated with a creamy amber trichome veil.

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Indica Sleep Strains Trichome 91

Illinois News Joint

JULY 1, 2023

Certain strain names come with expectations attached. This batch of flower tested at 1.35% THC, 23.48% THCa, and 24.83% total cannabinoids. The trichomes still had some sparkle when held to the light and had just started the transition from milky to amber, lending a yellow-green hue to the overall color.

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Sativa Trichome Strains Hybrid 85

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 2, 2023

As someone who tries a variety of strains, I’m always chasing new and unique flavors and experiences, and a new strain is just another chance to explore. This batch of flower tested at 0.13% CBG, 1.18% CBGa, 0.44% Delta-9-THC, 26.67% THCa, and 28.42% total cannabinoids. Crops , the label from Justice Cannabis Co.

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Strains Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 84

Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2023

As Revolution Cannabis prepares to release its new-to-Illinois Cookies line of products, the Illinois-based company has been releasing its own in-house crosses of the Compound Genetics strains that the Cookies brand is built on. This batch of flower tested at 0.42% THC, 26.69% THCa, and 27.41% total cannabinoids.

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Strains Hybrid Trichome Terpenes 86

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 19, 2023

Bedford Grow has been continuously cultivating new strains, and when it recently launched a few new cultivars to its wide library, I picked up from Maribis of Springfield a couple samples, including this White Cherry Wedding Cake. This batch of flower tested at 21.38% THCa, 0.86% Delta-9-THC, 0.33% CBGa, and 22.57% total cannabinoids.

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Strains Trichome Indica Hybrid 89

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 24, 2023

The brand received specialty packaging and sizes, such as the Party Pack, and recently dropped a brand new strain, Quantum Runtz. This batch of flower tested at 0.44% THC, 17.73% THCa, and 18.31% total cannabinoids. Additionally, each bud boasted a glistening, milky white trichome frost, creating some real bag appeal.

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Strains Hybrid Trichome Indica 85

Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2023

For more than a decade, I have harbored a deep affinity for strains with a heavy tangerine flavor profile. My fond memories of purchasing Tangie and Orange Bud in the nascent stages of Colorado’s legalization have persisted, and I’ve remained devoted to seeking out citrus-heavy strains ever since.

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Sativa Hybrid Trichome Strains 87

Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2023

Recently, I came across the Progressive Treatment Solutions , version of this strain at Consume Marion and eagerly picked up a sample to see how it stacked up to my past experiences. This batch of flower tested at 0.45% CBGa, 0.77% Delta-9-THC, 19.86% THCa, and 21.08% total cannabinoids.

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Strains Hybrid Trichome Terpenes 89

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This batch of flower tested at 0.534% THC, 26.153% THCa, and 27.995% total cannabinoids. The trichome layer sparkled when held to the light and provided a milky reflectivity. The tail of the Pastries #34 experience left me tired and relaxed, and I enjoyed the strain most as an end of night buzz.

Indica 85

Indica Trichome Hybrid Food 85

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2023

The film’s titular strain of cannabis, once just a fictional creation, was brought to life after G13 Labs renamed one of their existing strains in honor of the movie. Intrigued by this classic strain, I recently picked up at Sunnyside Champaign a sample of Pineapple Express by Cresco to see how well it lived up to the name.

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Hybrid Strains Trichome Events 89

Illinois News Joint

JULY 7, 2023

With the ever-expanding array of cultivated cultivars, it becomes crucial to take notice when a strain garners a devoted fan base. Tales & Travels has recently released a fresh batch of this strain. This batch of flower tested at 0.73% THC, 22.43% THCa, and 23.49% total cannabinoids.

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Hybrid Trichome Research and Development Strains 78

Illinois News Joint

MAY 13, 2023

Prospect to pick up Revolution’s latest offerings—the new strains, Paradise #6 and Paradise #9 and its phenotype sampling program , Future Flora. Paradise #6 tested at 0.64% THC, 26.61% THCa, and 28.46% total cannabinoids. total cannabinoids. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Trichome Terpenes Strains Research and Development 79

Illinois News Joint

JULY 2, 2023

I respect Revolution Cannabis ‘ robust breeding program, with the company going so far as curating its own in-house cuts of world-famous strains. THC, 26.97% THCa, and 28.81% total cannabinoids. Deep forest green, the bright orange hairs gave the buds a contrasted appearance and the trichome frost was sparkling and visible.

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Trichome Strains Hybrid Terpenes 85

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 15, 2023

It’s a true vote of confidence when breeders not only put their name behind a strain but also put their name on it. Revolution Cannabis recently dropped the strain as part of its Cookies genetics releases, and I visited Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample Grandi Guava is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Guava and Gelato.

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Sativa Trichome Strains Hybrid 78

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 12, 2023

It’s been a long time coming to the state, but the most widely recognized brand in cannabis, Cookies , has finally started a steady release of strains via a partnership with Revolution Cannabis. The first review focuses on the strain Hawaiian Rain. This batch of flower tested at 0.49% THC, 20.49% THCa, and 21.36% total cannabinoids.

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Trichome Strains Hybrid Concentrates 86

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 28, 2023

Flying Monkeys, along with Bedford Grow’s Emerald City Kush and Ruby Slippers strains, is a take on the shared parent: Oz Kush. THCa, and 23.23% total cannabinoids. These buds were turf green on the surface and light purple at the core with a sparkling, milky white trichome frost.

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Hybrid Trichome Strains Indica 92

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 29, 2023

That’s where I discovered Blue Unicorn Poop, a new strain from Kaviar that I recently picked up at Star Buds Burbank. This batch of flower tested at 0.142% CBG, 0.669% CBGa, 0.341% CBCa, 0.173% THCVa, 0.661% Delta 9 THC, 23.53% THCa, and 25.516% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Strains Trichome Indica Hybrid 84

Illinois News Joint

JULY 29, 2023

Something about the unique tangy terpene works for my needs, so it’s easy to see why I love strains suck as Durban Poison and Jack Herer that are heavy in the terp. I’m always intrigued when I see new strains based on these personal favorites, which was what drew me to Rythm’s OG Kush Breath, a descendant of Durban Poison.

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Strains Terpenes Trichome Hybrid 79

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 22, 2023

Delta 9 THC, 23.77% THCa, and 25.65% total cannabinoids. Bright-turf green with vivid-fire orange hairs crisscrossing each bud, these flowers carried a milky and sparkling trichome frost. Playful and clearheaded, I found the strain was a good fit or brainstorming. This batch of flower tested at 1.2%

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Hybrid Trichome Terpenes Strains 86

Illinois News Joint

MAY 17, 2023

Revolution Cannabis’ latest addition to its lineup of Compound Genetics strains brings together two personally beloved cultivars: West Coast Diesel and Apples & Bananas. Intrigued by the possibility of a creation that surpasses the parent strains, I made my way to Enlightened Mt. Prospect to pick up a sample for this review.

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Trichome Strains Hybrid Terpenes 76

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 23, 2023

As a big fan of lemon-heavy strains, I imagined Lemon Tree would be the perfect personal cultivar. While my Lemon Tree didn’t deliver what I was looking for, I’ve still developed a love for the strain. 82% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Trichome Research and Development Strains Indica 79

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 31, 2023

However, this was the first time I’ve encountered the strain as raw flower. I picked up a sample at Consume Marion , so I could review the purest expression of the strain for our Work Sativa series. This batch of flower tested at 0.55% CBGa, 0.44% Delta-9-THC, 22.38% THCa, and 23.37% total cannabinoids.

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Sativa Trichome Strains Hybrid 92

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 6, 2023

Despite the persistent consumer demand for high-testing strains, the supply of high-THC flower on the Illinois market has dwindled significantly. This batch of flower tested at 0.41% THC, 30.38% THCa, and 31.17% total cannabinoids. Despite being labeled as an indica, the strain did not leave me feeling lethargic or mentally foggy.

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Indica Strains Trichome Hybrid 80

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Along with a “shareable size” of Revolution’s in-house strain, the Party Pack pouch contains a pack of matches and rolling papers. Prospect to see what all the new strain and product offered. This batch of flower tested at 0.75% THC, 21.71% THCa, and 22.79% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Strains Trichome Indica Hybrid 96

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 22, 2023

I’m obsessed with strain names and have asked several breeders about their process for naming strains , so when I notice new and interesting names, my first instinct is to ask, “Does the name fit the strain?”. The name Manzano, a type of banana with an apple-like flavor, matched well with the strain’s lineage and flavor.

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Strains Sativa Trichome Terpenes 71

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 21, 2023

Strains come, strains go. total cannabinoids. The larger flowers were nicely trimmed with a sparkling trichome frost, but the smaller buds had a bit more sugar leaf left over. ILNJ photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. It is the nature of the dispensary menu.

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Trichome Strains Hybrid Sativa 90

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 26, 2023

When Cookies finally brought its label to Illinois dispensaries, the brand obviously chose some of its most popular strains for the job. This batch of flower tested at 0.81% THC, 23.92% THCa, and 25.46% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photo To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Trichome Indica Hybrid Sativa 78

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

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. This eighth tested at 0.28% THC, 31.06% THCa, and 32.68% total cannabinoids. These flowers had a golden trichome frost that sparkled in the light.

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Strains Indica Trichome Research and Development 78

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

This batch of flower tested at 22.43% THCa, 0.64% THC, and 23.83% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos Visually, the eighth presented as several chunky flowers with a sparkling trichome frost that shrouded the underlying deep green tones and gave the fire orange hairs a sticky matrix to dry into.

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Trichome Hybrid Indica Strains 88

Illinois News Joint

JULY 15, 2023

“Cake-y” strains have cemented themselves as a mainstay of the modern cannabis menus, and it’s easy to understand why. Pleasing both flavor chasers and the novice consumer with taste experiences outside the classic vegetal-skunky tones of old school cannabis, cake strains are here to stay. THCa, and 26.36% total cannabinoids.

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Strains Trichome Indica Hybrid 66

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

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, and I enjoy seeing the list grow.

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Hybrid Trichome Hash Strains 88

Illinois News Joint

JULY 21, 2023

I’ve been reviewing Bedford Grow’s new cultivars based on the strain Amnesia Coast, and I’ve saved my most anticipated for last. This batch of popcorn flower tested at 0.66% CBGa, 0.72% Delta-9-THC, 28.07% THCa, and 29.45% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photo To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Hybrid Trichome Terpenes Strains 77