Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2024

While credible arguments can be made for many classic strains, I still believe the best way to drop a new label is with new genetics. Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop. Ivy Hall shares this belief, dropping three new cuts as part of the dispensary’s new flower rollout.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As the cannabis industry matures and starts to take itself more seriously, one area that I hope never gets too “grown up” is the tendency for breeders to still have fun when naming strains. I picked up an eighth of the strain to review. Lusty Lady is a hybrid cross of Bahama Mama and Red Runtz, bred originally by Exotic Genetix.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2024

I’ve sampled a few “standard bearer” strains across multiple producers, states, and markets. Lumpy’s Apple Fritter is one of those strains. I recently spotted the strain on the menu at nuEra Urbana from Interstate 420 , so I picked up an eighth to review. Apple Fritter is a hybrid cross of Sour Apple and Animal Cookies.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2024

Over the past year, I’ve discovered more new strains boasting cherry flavors than ever before. Chilled Cherries is a hybrid cross of Sunset Sherbert and Cherry Cookies. ILNJ photos FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2024

When I review a new batch of releases, I’m usually met with a flood of follow-up recommendations from readers for strains from the same collection. Johnny Apple Seed is a hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Apple Fritter, originally bred by Elev8. in Rolling Meadows and picked up a sample to review.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2024

A few weeks ago, I ran into John Grown #39, who let us know about a new strain he cultivated: Dream Cloud. Dream Cloud is a hybrid cross of Platinum Yoda and Blue Dream from In House Genetics, bred by JoDa. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 23, 2024

I hadn’t heard of Kaviar’s Forbidden Razittlez when I first spotted it on the menu at Star Buds Burbank a while ago, so I decided to pick a sample to see what the strain had to offer. Forbidden Razittles is an indica -eaning hybrid cross of an unknown strain and Zkittlez. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2024

The team behind the label has recently expanded on the idea by collaborating with bands to bring custom strains to market. The second release from this Rythm Artist Series , the strain Outta My Head, is in collaboration with pop punk group State Champs. I recently stopped at Rise Effingham and picked up an eighth to review.

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Miss Marijuana

JUNE 25, 2021

Healthy habits like regularly exercising, eating healthy food, practicing meditation and mindfulness, and getting good sleep are all helpful for managing PMS. As you explore marijuana for PMS, here are some of the best strains to look for. . Best Cannabis Strains for PMS . Cannabinoid Profile: sativa-dominant hybrid.

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Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Over 140 terpenes have been identified in cannabis and besides giving each marijuana strain its unique aroma and flavor, these organic hydrocarbons also play an important role in how a given strain makes you feel and the health-giving qualities of the plant. It is that combination in any given strain makes us feel the way we do.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

After sampling the first releases from Kaviar , I’ve looked forward to sampling the label’s new strains from its in-house grows. Windy City Mints is a hybrid cross of Triangle Mints and Kush Mints. ILNJ photo FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 1, 2024

The first strain I chose to review was Smackerz. Smackerz is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Gorilla Glue and Rozay. Smackerz smacked as a hybrid more than an indica, providing a clearheaded come up with a positive mood and a big headspace, allowing for focus and clarity of thought. Delta 9 THC, and 31% THCa.

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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. Jupiter is a hybrid cross of Chem 4 and Goliath. The effects landed square in the middle for a balanced hybrid head and body buzz.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 19, 2023

After reviewing hundreds of strains in the last 40 months, I’d like to think I have a pretty good sense of how a strain’s flavor and effects will turn out if I have previously sampled its parent strains. Cap N’ Kush by Rythm was one of those strains. Cap N’ Kush by Rythm was one of those strains.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2024

The strain Super Buff Cherry is having its time in the spotlight with multiple sightings on Illinois menus, and the latest label to drop a cut is craft cultivator One Day. Super Buff Cherry is a hybrid cross of Super Boof and Tropicana Cherry. I recently picked up an eighth to review at Stash Dispensary in Orland Hills.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Thankfully, The Botanist has more than one “strawberry strain” in its new genetic lineup. Bloom Ztrawberriez #12 is a hybrid cross of Orange Zkittlez and Strawberry Guava originally bred by Bloom Seed Co. I picked up the label’s Bloom Ztrawberriez #12 to see how it stacked up. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Despite claiming the 3rd largest legal cannabis market in America, Illinois has relatively few “signature” strains. Fox River Chem is a hybrid Chemdog cross. Fox River Chem struck as a middle-of-the-road hybrid with a wide-open awareness hitting by the end of my bowl and an overall body lightness that felt like floating.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“Shop by genetics” is advice I gave as a budtender, and it’s still a rule I follow when seeking new strains. When I catch the word wedding in a strain name, I take the time to try it out. Wedding Mints is a hybrid cross of Wedding Cake and Sinmint Cookies. Wedding Cake is a reliable standby of mine.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 26, 2023

John Grow #36 tells us about Bahama Runtz, a signature strain bred by G.O.A.T. Bahama Runtz is a 50/50-hybrid cross between Solfire’s Bahama Mama and ABF’s S1 Runtz. The effects land smack-dab in the middle, which makes Bahama Runtz extremely suited for patients searching that true hybrid strain.

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Miss Marijuana

AUGUST 18, 2020

Original Glue Cannabis, Gorilla Glue or #GG4 is a hybrid strain of cannabis known to spark a strong psychoactive high. With THC levels from highest at 30%, to the average strain testing at 28.5%, it’s safe to say it’s a pretty extreme high and not for the faint hearted! Hybrid of Chem Sister (sativa dominant). Common Use.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 12, 2024

While I’m always searching for the next big genetic rush, there are a few strains near and dear to my heart. Apple Fritter is a hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. ILNJ photos FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 11, 2023

Rythm has been impressive with its recent selection of blockbuster strains, and one standout is Space Cream. Rythm has introduced this hybrid strain as a live resin variant. Space Cream is a hybrid cross of Time Wreck and Space Queel. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Miss Marijuana

MAY 31, 2020

Believe it or not, several strains of cannabis are great for weight loss. These strains contain THC-V (tetrahydrocannabivarin) which deliver an energetic and euphoric high along with appetite-suppressing qualities. RELATED: 8 Ways To Stop The Munchies So You Don’t Binge On Junk Food While High.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

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 first saw Apple Fritter in February of 2022, just after Ozone first released its concentrate line.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2023

John Grow #34 is back to tell about another strain medical patients should know about. One major goal for this educational Medical Patient Homegrown Reviews series is to showcase strains that medical patients otherwise would not know about so that patients can make a more informed decision on which strains best serve their medical needs.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Thompson to David Foster Wallace, Acapulco Gold is undoubtedly a legendary well-known strain. Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. Overall, this was a flavorful run and a solid picture of old school sativa genetics that hit the mark and left me looking forward to sampling more of this strain across the nuEra catalog.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 16, 2024

While Super Boof has been around for a while now, 2023 was the real breakout year for the funny-named strain. Northern Heights by Oregonix included the cut as part of the labels first strain drops, and it immediately grabbed my attention. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to sample.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 6, 2021

Strain pairing: OG Kush Breath. Strain review: “a great strain. If you love cooking shows, Food Wars! You’ll love the colorful close-ups of beautifully animated food with classic kitchen charades and fierce competition. Strain pairing: Strawberry Cough. Strain pairing: Papaya Punch. Genre: Comedy.

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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. The Glove is a hybrid cross of The Snowman and Y Life. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

During a recent stop at Star Buds Burbank a budtender told me about Grape Jubilee, one of the more indica-leaning strains from Kaviar’s new releases. Grape Jubilee is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Berry Bubba. Intrigued, and hoping for a good night’s sleep, I picked up an eighth to sample.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

After a couple years covering the product space in the Illinois market, it’s easy to tell which strains are cultivator’s darlings. Don Shula is a hybrid cross of The White and Diagonal sourced from Cool Beans Seed Co. The smooth smoke delivered a rich garlic, earth, and skunk base complemented by highlights of lemon and pepper.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Recreational cannabis consumers get excited when new strains hit the market, but often times, medical patients have already grown the “new” strains. We ran into John Grow #38 at The Herban Legend Cup , and he told us about three strains he’d recently grown, including Animal Face, bred by Seed Junky Genetics.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ice Cream Sandwiches is a hybrid cross of Ice Cream Cake and Oreoz. Jet Fuel OG is a hybrid cross of High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. Both strains came on quick with a sharp come up that hit all at once before the joint was finished. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 18, 2023

While trying to keep track of a constantly expanding list of strains, I come across a lot of cake, mac, cookie, and glues on Illinois dispensary menus, so I’m interested when I find a new strain name. as diamonds and sauce, and since it was my first time encountering the hybrid strain, I picked up a sample at NuEra Champaign to review.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 22, 2023

Gary Payton OG is a hybrid cross of The Y and Snowman. Gary Payton’s reputation as a centered hybrid struck true as my mental creativity increased quickly, but my energy levels gradually worked their way down as I became more relaxed after smoking. Playful and clearheaded, I found the strain was a good fit or brainstorming.

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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. Gone Swishin is a hybrid cross of Gary Payton and Fish Scale, created in-house by Revolution.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 10, 2024

While I’m a fan of fruit and cookie-forward sweet strains, my real love is the heavy savory tones delivered by classics, such as GMO. Oregonix’s new release from Northern Heights, Bomb Sauce, intrigued me, so I recently picked up an eighth at nuEra Champaign to see if the strain delivered the savory flavors I enjoy.

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