Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

I recently spotted WEPA at the label’s flagship Star Buds Burbank dispensary and stopped in to pick up a sample. WEPA is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Whoody Melon and Platinum OG. The physical aspect lagged behind, only fully building into a warm blanket-style indica sensation after 15 minutes. Take Kaviar for example.

Indica

Otherside Farms

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The only challenge you may encounter is choosing between the two main types of marijuana–Sativa, and Indica. Below is a guide to help you know the biological and effective differences between Sativa and Indica. What is Cannabis Indica? Indica refers to the cannabis strains with sedating and relaxing physical effects.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 21, 2023

Sunnyside dispensaries are continuing their 420 Collection deals until April 30, so I picked up from Sunnyside Champaign an eighth of Face Mints. Face Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Kush Mints. Overall, the heavy savory flavors and classic indica effects made Face Mints a good nightcap.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 3, 2023

As mentioned in my last review, the amount of rosin infused edibles on dispensary menus in the Prairie State is growing. The Stoned Pear indica gummies came infused with Blueberry Clementine (Blueberry and Clementine). The Stoned Pear Indica was the most understated of the three. I headed up to Enlightened Mt.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 1, 2024

Every time I pull up dispensary menus, another craft producer seems to finally come online. 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.

Indica

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. Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG. I recently stopped in at Star Buds Burbank where Kaviar had recently added Biscotti to its lineup.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 26, 2023

One of the things I miss most about working behind the counter at a dispensary is the opportunity to find out what others enjoy. Bubba Fett is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Stardawg and Pre-98 Bubba Kush. Cannabis consumers have some of the most diverse tastes, and I never knew what to expect.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 1, 2024

It can take a lot of experimentation (and cash) to find a product a consumer truly loves at a dispensary. Select’s new 2-gram Briq vapes attempts to serve these folks by offering an expanded oil tank, which should help space out dispensary stops. That’s why many consumers stick with the same product once they find a favorite.

Vaping

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2023

As part of the 420 celebrations, Sunnyside dispensaries in Illinois are offering for a limited time discounted Cresco products via The 420 Collection. Eventually, the body buzz pushed the effect more indica leaning, and at the back end of the buzz became more sedating. Slurricrasher is a hybrid cross of Slurricane and Wedding Crasher.

Hybrid

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

I recently stopped into Parkway Dispensary and picked up a few Lobo products to sample, including the Slurricane Minis Prerolls. Slurricane is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Purple Punch and Dos-Si-Dos. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 23, 2024

I recently stopped at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge in Island Lake and picked up five new flavors to review, starting with Blue Raspberry and Tropical Fruit. Smokiez labels the Blue Raspberry as indica and the Tropical Fruit as sativa, but the effects were very similar. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

Terpenes

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I recently discovered BLOOM’s take on the creamy indica in the form of the London Pound Cake Sherbert Surf Disposable. I headed up to Parkway Dispensary and picked up one to sample. ILNJ photo FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Vaping

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

After reviewing the Chocolate Chip, Red Velvet, and Peanut Butter Cookies from Love’s Oven , I headed back to The Dispensary Champaign to pick up the brand’s Turtle Brownies and S’mores Brownies. Together the brownie and toppings match well for one of best chocolaty-sweet treats on dispensary menus in Illinois.

Extraction

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 23, 2023

I enjoy going to different cannabis dispensaries, seeing the layouts, and talking (more like gossiping) to my fellow Budtenders. It was evening time, and once I settled in (it took me 10 minutes to find my remote so Lilac Cookies had me right), this indica-leaning hybrid put me in a euphoric state with the body high to match.

Hybrid

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. Productive and focused, 2090 was a mental Work Sativa with a relaxing and pain relieving indica-body buzz. 2090 is a hybrid cross of The Snowman and Y Life.

Trichome

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. Patients and consumers looking for a head-heavy indica experience will enjoy this offering from Floracal. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

Trichome

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

January 2023, I believed the number of options available at Illinois dispensaries were about to explode as craft operators built out and got online. ILNJ photo FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Vaping

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 7, 2023

I first encountered Lilac Cookies more than two years ago at a medical dispensary in Missouri, and I’ve been a fanatic ever since. Lilac Cookies Bx2 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of (Lilac Diesel and Forum Cut Cookies) and (Mandarin Cookies and Lilac Diesel BX3) created by Ethos Genetics.

Vaping

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 19, 2023

White Cherry Wedding Cake is an indica-leaning hybrid backcross of White Cherry Wedding Cake and White Cherry Wedding Cake ((Wedding Cake and Deep Chunk) and White Cherry Truffle). FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Strains

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Edibles: Food products infused with MMJ, such as gummies, chocolates, and beverages. With this card, you can visit state-licensed dispensaries to access the MMJ strains and products that align with your healthcare provider’s guidance. Topicals: Balms, creams, and lotions infused with medical cannabis for localized relief.

Strains

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It seems that every time I stop into the dispensary, a new infused joint label or punched up addition to an already existing preroll pops on the menu. Ice Cream Sandwiches was much more indica-leaning than the hybrid labeled indicated with a heavy pressure unfolding at my crown and in my core.

Hybrid

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 27, 2023

Sunset Sherbet’s effects are another reason why it’s one of my favorite strains I’ve tried from an Illinois dispensary. It’s listed as an 85/15% indica-dominant strain, and its effects definitely reflect that. Within twenty minutes of taking a small dab, I could feel warmth in my eyes and heaviness in my body.

Strains

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 12, 2024

While I complain about dispensary-menu strain names looking more like bakeries than weed shops, I still enjoy a few dessert-moniker strains. Flan is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Dosidos and Mochi. ILNJ photos FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 5, 2023

I had no idea about cannabis brands or what to purchase from a dispensary half the size of a mobile trailer. ILNJ photos The Marionberry and Sour Cherry Gummies were labeled as indica, and the Huckleberry Gummies were labeled as hybrid. I don’t find much difference effects for indica, hybrid, and sativa labeled gummies.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 29, 2023

But despite my extensive exposure to all things unicorn poop, I was still surprised when I saw the term on a dispensary menu. Blue Unicorn Poop is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Blue Sherbert and Unicorn Poop. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Strains

Illinois News Joint

JULY 12, 2025

16, we’ve published a Know Your Brand feature on Sol Canna and a reviewed one of three strains, Wedding Fritter , I picked up from The Dispensary Champaign. Triangle Irene carried a heavier indica-like body buzz that also was fast acting and came on in waves of what felt like pressure releases.

Hybrid

MMJ Recs

MARCH 30, 2018

Locate an MMJ dispensary near you. Once you’ve received your card, you can find an MMJ dispensary near you by using online services like WeedMaps. Staff at your MMJ dispensary should be professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. A great way to see if an MMJ dispensary is legitimate or not is to evaluate the staff.

Dispensary

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It is typically smoked in blocks or eaten with food. Once a patient has a valid card, he or she can purchase up to a maximum amount of marijuana from a dispensary or pharmacy. Hemp is used in the production of many materials, including clothing, plastic, and food. The two main varieties of cannabis are indicas and sativas.

Marijuana

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Early on, it took certain dispensaries some time to extend their licenses from medical-only to also include recreational. Starting January 22, licensed marijuana dispensaries were finally able to acquire the proper licenses to provide their clients with recreational marijuana. Our flower includes hybrid, sativa, and indica strains.

Recreational

The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

I barely understood the difference between indica and sativa , let alone chemotypes , terpenes , and the ways different consumption types are processed through the body. The most interesting question was on companion foods. Jointly asks if you’ve eaten one of 13 foods that may affect your experience.

Consumption

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 9, 2025

I recently stopped at Emerald Dispensary and picked up the new-to-me Washington Apple from Island. Washington Apple is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Pez and Ortega. Overall, Island delivered a deeply flavored and heavy hitting indica in Washington Apple. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

Trichome

The Herb Collective

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

It’s easier than ever to walk into a dispensary, pick out the type of weed you want to smoke, and be on your way. If you’re new to the world of cannabis, your first visit to a dispensary might be overwhelming. You can even buy hemp milk at health food stores. Indica plants grow wider and lower to the ground.

Strains

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Lobo recently released Fruit Stand in one of the brand’s blunts, so I stopped into Parkway Dispensary to pick one up to review. This pressure spread to the rest of my body, creating a strong indica-style weighted-blanket sensation at the peak. 7 at Molly’s Joint. My anxiety melted away, calming my mind and sharpening my focus.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 14, 2024

While the list of savory strains available at Illinois dispensaries has continued to grow, candy and fruit heavy options still outnumber them by a heavy margin. I recently stopped at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge in Island Lake and picked up an eighth of Garlic Breath 2.0 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of GMO and Mendo Breath.

Trichome

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

I recently stopped at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge and, upon a budtenders recommendation, picked a pack of Northern Heights Kay prerolls to review. The juxtaposition of heavy body pressure and mentally energy was unique, making Kay more half sativa/half indica than a true hybrid. This two pack of 0.5-gram

Hybrid

Greencamp

MAY 1, 2019

Countless factors can cause nausea: Crohn’s disease , motion sickness, gastritis, stomach infections, food and drink poisoning, anxiety , hypoglycemia, early pregnancy , arachnoiditis, migraines , side effects of medications and much more. Optimum Prime (Indica). This is why many antiemetic medications block serotonin. References.

Patients

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

I recently picked up to review an eighth of Tropicana Punch from Parkway Dispensary in Tilton. This high-then-low profile made Tropicana Punch feel more like a combination of indica and sativa than a straight middle ground hybrid. The Purple Punch descendant also fits as a late entry to my “summer flavor” hunt.

Hybrid