Illinois News Joint

JULY 20, 2025

The last 3-out-of-4 strains we’ve reviewed ( Washington Apple , Grease Monkey , and Garlic Z) from Island Cannabis landed in our Thirty % Plus THC Reviews series, so I decided to add another one, Moonbow. This batch tested at 0.32% THC, 29.02% THCa, and 30.40% total cannabinoids.

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The Herb Collective

JULY 10, 2018

Marijuana comes in various different strains, generally divided into three types: indica, sativa, and hybrid. Sativa and indica are two distinct types of marijuana plants, but the two can also be bred together to create hybrid plants. Hybrid strains offer properties of both in varying degrees. What are hybrid strains?

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2022

Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary opened for business, Thailand announced its giveaway of 1 million cannabis plants, and Vermont awarded its first cannabis cultivation license. Woody Harrelson Opens West Hollywood Dispensary. The Woods will carry all the items that consumers are used to seeing at their local dispensaries.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

AUGUST 14, 2020

Here we’ve put together an in-depth guide to calculating THC doses in cannabis edibles. Cooking and baking with cannabis is a cost-effective way to harness the potencies of THC. Sensitivity and tolerance to THC. For tolerance, if you consume THC frequently you’ll require higher edible dosages.

Edibles

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Blue Dream is a Sativa-dominant hybrid first developed in Northern California. The Blue Dream cannabis strain contains between 17% and 24% THC along with 2% CBD and 1% CBN. It’s possible you may encounter a more Indica-dominant phenotype, but the Sativa-dominant is the one most often found in dispensaries. What Is Blue Dream?

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 2, 2021

These landrace strains were then bred together to create hybrid strains – which combined these different varieties to amplify desirable features like high THC levels and shorter growth cycles. They brought back landrace sativas from places like Mexico, Thailand and Africa. This created the wide variety of strains we have today.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

ACDC (Sativa-dominant Hybrid) ACDC is a renowned strain for its high CBD content, making it a top choice for pain relief without the psychoactive effects of THC. Harlequin (Sativa-dominant Hybrid) Harlequin is another high-CBD strain, offering a balanced CBD-to-THC ratio.

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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 is a hybrid cross of Ice Cream Cake and Oreoz. This batch of prerolls tested at 0.096% CBDa, 1.701% THC, 47.632% THCa, and 49.429% total cannabinoids.

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Miss Marijuana

JUNE 16, 2020

Cannabinoid Profile: Hybrid. Cannabinoid Profile: Hybrid. Easy to grow, and legendary in status, Blue Dream shouldn’t be hard to find at a dispensary near you. A bit higher in THC than the average strain, Silver Haze makes for a strong, fast acting, but clear headed high. Cannabinoid Profile: Hybrid.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

MAY 20, 2021

Origins of modern strain hybridization. The origins of modern strain hybridization go back to the 1960s with the Hippie (aka Hashish) Trail that ran from Western Europe through the Middle East to India and Thailand. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you cannot produce a stable hybrid. What’s In A Name?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

GRAV Reserve flower will always be fresh (less than 4 months from harvest), create a noteworthy high (north of 23% THC and 4% minimum difference of total cannabinoids), include a visible terpene profile, and be grown indoors and locally sourced. GRAV Reserve Cake OG (Indica) – THC 23.62% / Total Cannabinoids 27.56%, 5.1 Myrcene, 3.4

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If you have been into a dispensary recently, you may have noticed that there are three main types of offerings: Indica, Sativa, and hybrid. As the name implies, hybrid plants are a combination of Indica and Sativa strains and provide the effects of each plant. How Composition of Cannabis Creates Different Effects.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. The sugary THC crystals thickened the terp-heavy budder considerably and made for a wet clay consistency that was easy to dose. That’s why I picked up POTUS Berriez Live Resin from Aerīz at Consume Marion. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Unlike most people who live in central and southern Illinois, I have access to nearly a dozen dispensaries within an 80-mile radius. Jupiter is a hybrid cross of Chem 4 and Goliath. This eighth tested at 27.87% THCa, 0.54% THC, and 28.40% total cannabinoids. This review is for the strain Jupiter.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Entering a medical marijuana dispensary for the first time can be a unique and somewhat overwhelming experience. Navigating your first trip to a dispensary requires some understanding of the process and what to expect, so let’s take a look at some tips for your first MMJ dispensary visit!

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This month, the dabs from Dabstract hit dispensaries, so I stopped into Consume Marion and picked up a variety to review, starting with Escape Terp Sugar. Escape is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Amnesia Sour Diesel and Amnesia Sour Diesel F2. This Terp sugar tested at 2.75% THC, 86.1% THCa, and 91.3% total cannabinoids.

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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 is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Gorilla Glue and Rozay. Delta 9 THC, and 31% THCa. The first strain I chose to review was Smackerz.

Indica

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Blue Dream: A hybrid strain with balanced effects, Blue Dream is often chosen for its potential to alleviate both physical and mental discomfort. Pineapple Express: A popular hybrid strain, Pineapple Express offers a combination of relaxation and euphoria. It can be beneficial for patients dealing with depression and fatigue.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 19, 2024

No matter how many new labels pop up on dispensary menus, I still get a hit of that “kid in a candy store” feeling when I see something new. Gary Payton is a hybrid cross of The Y and Snowman. This preroll tested at 1.37% THC, 24.79% THCa, and 26.62% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 3.74% of the total weight.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2023

As it becomes easier to find fruity, doughy, and candied flavors on dispensary menus, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find skunky, cheesy, or “chemy” strains. Chem De Menthe is a hybrid cross of The Menthol and Chem da la Chem. Chem De Menthe is a hybrid cross of The Menthol and Chem da la Chem.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 2, 2024

I recently stopped into Parkway Dispensary and had the chance to pick up the brand’s Equal Pay: Florida Oranges eighth to review. Florida Oranges is a hybrid leaning hybrid cross of Key Lime Surprise and Clementine This batch of flower tested at 0.74% THC, 18.21% THCa, and 19.63% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

While I’m personally a huge fanatic of strange and out of the box product options, when most dispensary consumers ask for a gummy, they want something straightforward. The Goody Bag label, from Progressive Treatment Solutions , offers exactly that with its 10mg hybrid Melon Gummies.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

APRIL 27, 2021

This legalization of recreational use means that there are now thousands of people that can walk into a licensed dispensary nearby. They have up-to-date information on where to find rare strains, which hybrids produce the most potency or have the most medicinal effects, or enhance the recreational experience you are looking for.

Strains

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. Slurricrasher is a hybrid cross of Slurricane and Wedding Crasher. This eighth tested at 0.82% THC, 24.05% THCa, and 24.87$% total cannabinoids.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 0.97% THC, 25.32% THCa, and 26.29% total cannabinoids. Every time I check the menu, I see new Kaviar strains.

Indica

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. THCa, 0.96% THC, 0% THCv, 0% CBD, 0% CBDa & 0.65% CBDa. As Sales Manager Ashley Grim told me, the new Legacy brand was one of the only completely independent companies in Illinois.

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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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Miss Marijuana

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Cannabinoid Profile: Hybrid – Sativa Dominant (80/20) | 17-20% THC . Cannabinoid Profile: Hybrid – Sativa Dominant | 16% THC. Cannabinoid Profile: Sativa | 17% THC . Cannabinoid Profile: Sativa | 16% THC. Cannabinoid Profile: Sativa | 17% THC. Cannabinoid Profile: Sativa | 17% THC.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

When we think of strains, we’ll think of Granddaddy Purp or OG Kush, and may ask if they are a sativa, indica, or hybrid. For example, the strain of OG Kush we mentioned earlier could vary in its THC and CBD content, thus creating vastly different effects. Small and H.D Let’s show a few examples!

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2021

A short while later, the state’s first medical marijuana dispensaries opened, ready to serve the nearly 60,000 people already approved for MMJ in the state. You can find many things in state-approved medical marijuana dispensaries throughout the state. How Many Missouri Dispensaries Are There? Concentrates. Tinctures.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

New York City’s newest recreational dispensary is a big win, Mississippi opened its medical cannabis market, and Hong Kong banned CBD. NYC’s Second Dispensary Is a Big Win for Social Equity New York City has officially opened another recreational cannabis dispensary —just the second in the state.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2024

I recently picked up an eighth to review at Stash Dispensary in Orland Hills. Super Buff Cherry is a hybrid cross of Super Boof and Tropicana Cherry. This batch of flower tested at 0.36% Delta 9 THC, 25.69% THCa, and 28.81% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 0.95% of the total weight.

Hybrid

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 18, 2023

While I’ve become firmly planted in my belief that cannabis is an extremely complex plant and the real secrets to the effects go far beyond simply terpenes and cannabinoids, I’m still fascinated by the consumer fixation with THC. Yum Yum is a hybrid cross of GG4 and Creme de la Chem and White Tangie Haze.

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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. Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 26, 2019

A hybrid strain between Orange Velvet and Jack the Ripper, the scent profile is well-balanced, reminiscent of oranges and other fresh citrus fruits. As a hybrid strain, Mendo Breath is a mix of OGKB and Mendo Montage. As a hybrid plant, the Soul Assassin OG is an OG Kush varietal that has both citrus and diesel notes.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The first MMJ dispensaries opened and began selling medical marijuana to Missouri MMJ card holders in October 2020. Not all licensed dispensaries have opened for business yet. This will enable Missouri dispensaries to stock up on flower as well as many other types of MMJ products. Louis has several brand new MMJ dispensaries.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

I’ve written about nuEra’s recent purchase of Ieso , and I continue to see the changes from this move come to dispensary menus. is a hybrid cross of Forbidden Fruit and Bernie Mac. is a hybrid cross of Forbidden Fruit and Bernie Mac. CBGa, 0.36% THCV, 0.58% THC, 44.2% Live Resin Infused Dubble Joint to sample.

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