Illinois News Joint

MARCH 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Division of Cannabis Regulation published a notice to inform all licensed transporting organizations about potential modifications that can be made to transporter operation and security plans. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 24, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that recreational cannabis sales totals for March 2025 reached $147,485,559.04. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2025

multi-state cannabis operator, announced in May 2022 it had closed the definitive agreement to acquire two Herbal Remedies Dispensaries. Herbal Remedies Quincy was among the first cannabis dispensaries licensed in the State of Illinois when the State approved the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program in 2013.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 26, 2024

When I began News Joint Grow Journal four years ago, more than anything, I wanted to learn about the plant while growing my own medicine. For each grow, I’ve changed or added to my process and experimented with new grow techniques, nutrients, lights, and more. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Illinois officials recently released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. The 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), incorporates data from several state departments. The report also touts, as more evidence, Illinois’ $2,007,401,374 in sales during the past fiscal year.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The new hemp bill, according to IHGA, aims to: Promote Urban farming, sustainable AG, and local food systems Position Illinois as an economic innovator Protect public safety and the hemp industry Space is limited. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint ’s newsletter here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2025

The ingredients were tapioca syrup, water, pectin, contains 2% or less of: citric acid, natural flavor, sodium citrate, sodium malate, cannabis extract, and fruit and vegetable juice for color. ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue today posted a notice for all dispensaries engaged in the business of selling adult use cannabis at retail in taxing jurisdictions that have enacted Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers Occupation Taxes. To verify new combined state and local retailers occupation tax rates (i.e.,

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2024

While most edible companies focus on final products, Culinary Cannabis Co. I recently picked up the new label’s Infused Honey to review. Culinary Cannabis Co. Overall, the flexible dosing options and lasting effects left me impressed with Culinary Cannabis Co’s first offering. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2025

The ingredients were cane sugar, corn syrup, distilled water, gelatin, natural flavors, citric acid, cannabis extract, CBN extract, natural and artificial colors, and terpenes. There was never any indication of the cannabis infusion as the gummies remained sweet and fruity from start to finish. appeared first on Illinois News Joint.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2025

The Division of Cannabis Regulation today sent out emails to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program stating that it was pleased to announce that a new online registration portal will be live on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Division of Cannabis Regulation announced today an official Metrc implementation timeline for licensed cannabis businesses transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as Illinois’ track-and-trace data system. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 21, 2025

Aroma Grow Store is scheduled to host its inaugural Cannabis Cup late this summer. 10, will host prizes for best homegrown flower, vendors, a DJ, food, raffles, giveaways, joint rolling contest, coolest hippie vibes costume prize, and more. Tickets to the event are $25 and include a swag bag with more than $50 in value.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 29, 2025

The Division of Cannabis Regulation sent out emails today to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program stating that new online registration portal is now ready for use. According to the email, moving to this new system requires you to create a new login and password for your account.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2025

Picked up from Consume Cannabis , Supreme Planet is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Supreme Ruckus and Planet Hulk. ILNJ photos For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 10, 2025

Across all three flavors, the terpene infusion was surprisingly balanced, letting the flower shine during the first half of the joint. The artificial sweetness became more apparent as the joint approached the crutch, further accentuating the cedar and soil notes by comparison. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 3, 2025

The Chicago Police Department issued a Business Alert last week about two related cannabis dispensary Molotov-cocktail fires, and yesterday, a Molotov-cocktail arson attempt occurred at a third dispensary. Sunday, April 27, at Chicago Cannabis Company in North Center. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 4, 2025

The Danville City Council voted Tuesday to approve two ordinance amendments pertaining to cannabis-consumption lounges. Needing 8 votes to pass, the City Council voted 9-5 to approve the ordinances that now allows licensed dispensaries in Danville to host on-site consumption of cannabis between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. and 10 p.m.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 5, 2025

For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 19, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), hosted its first meeting of the year from 3:30-5 p.m. MCAB members focused on the re-introduction of board members, board procedures, updates, and a framework for reviewing evidence for proposed new qualifying conditions.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) proposed the provisions on Dec. The proposed amendments involve provisions for new hemp regulations, licensing, and testing methods for Illinois academic research institutions, government demonstration and research entities, and licensed hemp farmers.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2025

The ingredients were tapioca syrup, sugar, water, pectin, natural flavors, citric acid, cannabis extract, CBN isolate, sodium citrate, spirulina extract, fruit & vegetable juice, and sodium malate. ILNJ photos For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

For the last couple months, I’ve been exploring the hop-infused cannabis-collaboration line from Nature’s Grace & Wellness and Chicago brewery Half Acre. ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint’s newsletter here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 7, 2024

News Joint Events is scheduled to host the Illinois Craft Showcase from 12-7 p.m. 7 at Molly’s Joint in Tilton. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the new brand’s representatives and sample some of the best products in Illinois. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 17, 2025

Thanks to everyone who participated in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge Saturday, and congratulations the Mayor of Island Lake, Richard McLaughlin , for winning the Texas Hold em poker tournament. Net proceeds from donations go toward News Joint Scholarships.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2025

Its interesting how certain cannabis strains become associated with specific people, places, and things. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 10, 2025

There was no indication of the cannabis infusion at any point in any of the flavors. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 9, 2025

Focusing on pre-operational deadlines and extension form, the Illinois Department of Agricultures Division of Cannabis Regulation announced an extension for (Group 2) Craft Growers. Good cause may include unforeseen events, act of nature and other events that may prevent good faith effort. As previously announced on Dec.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 29, 2025

In response to requests for additional time, the Illinois Department of Agricultures Division of Cannabis Regulation announced it has extended the deadline for product registration updates. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The Cannabis Man Podcast has announced that it expanded the brand’s content with a companion newsletter. The weekly newsletter, The Weekly Chronic , aims to provide subscribers with exclusive content, extended interviews, industry news, and behind-the-scenes insights not covered in the podcast. Subscribe to The Weekly Chronic here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 2, 2025

News Joint Events invites all players of Texas Hold em to join the News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser, which supports students attending or wanting to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Oakton College cannabis programs. Net proceeds from donations go toward News Joint Scholarships.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, and ancillary businesses to participate in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser. News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser is scheduled for 11 a.m.-8 Net proceeds from donations go toward News Joint Scholarships.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 13, 2025

ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 14, 2025

News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, ancillary businesses, and individuals to participate in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser Texas Hold em poker tournament scheduled for 11 a.m.-8 Net proceeds from donations go toward News Joint Scholarships.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 21, 2025

Illinois News Joint was first introduced to Realeaf Botanicals during the Illinois Craft Showcase in September. The Blueberry gummy delivered a heavy grape and berries flavor with a slight hint of cannabis that faded on the back end. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2025

The Office of the Illinois State Treasurer (Treasurer) this week issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for banking services for cash processing of medical and recreational cannabis tax payments. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here.

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