Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Lusty Lady is a hybrid cross of Bahama Mama and Red Runtz, bred originally by Exotic Genetix. Lusty Lady struck as a true hybrid with a cerebral opening that shifted my mood pleasantly and added a light haziness to my overall awareness. Overall, this was an easygoing floral hybrid that could be enjoyed any time of day.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 16, 2024

Super Boof is an indica-learning hybrid cross of Black Cherry Punch and Tropicanna Cookies, originally created by California’s Blockhead. Super Boof provided an indica buzz that was a good fit for end of night and a deep flavor profile that kept providing more to explore. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The Illinois Cannabis Cup awards ceremony is set to stream live starting at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. The awards show will be streamed on the High Times Facebook page. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 20, 2024

Zoap is a hybrid cross of Rainbow Sherbert and Pink Guava. Physically, the opening of the experience matched the mental energy with a tingling euphoric come up, but by the 30-minute mark a heavy-indica weight had settled into my core. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 23, 2024

Forbidden Razittles is an indica -eaning hybrid cross of an unknown strain and Zkittlez. Forbidden Razittlez was listed as a sativa but fell into the center of the spectrum as a flexible hybrid. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Animal Face is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Animal Mints. ILNJ photos After the intense peak, there was a long tail of indica heaviness that was best suited for the end of the day. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The judging window started August 19, and the deadline to submit all product rankings is Oct. The awards show is set to stream live starting at 4:20 p.m. November 5. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. NuEra recently took home the 2023 Cannabis Cup for Cobra Milk , so I jumped at the chance to sample the strain when I found it under the company’s Interstate 420 brand.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

Emerald City Kush is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Oz Kush BX1. Emerald City Kush struck as more of a hybrid than a full indica-style experience. One indica-style trait that did come through was a case of the munchies, and my hunger skyrocketed anytime I smoked. THC and 21.02% THCa.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 25, 2023

As an insomniac, I pay special attention to strains that promise a heavy indica experience. When Extreme Cream from Rythm promised a “heavy handed indica” experience on the menu at Rise Effingham , I had to try a sample to see if it deserved a spot in the toolbox. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 8, 2018

The National Academies of Sciences reports that PTSD is a stressor-related disorder which develops as a result of a patient’s exposure to a traumatic event. OG Kush is a very popular indica-dominant hybrid strain for PTSD, depression and mood disorders. Use it throughout the day and save your Indicas for nighttime.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. Physically, this live resin was tingly and euphoric, never becoming “indica” heavy. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. That’s why I picked up POTUS Berriez Live Resin from Aerīz at Consume Marion.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 16, 2023

Hood Candyz is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz and Why U Gelly? Hood Candyz was an anytime of day strain, much closer to a hybrid than an indica. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This batch of flower tested at 0.78% THC, 23.62% THCa, and 24.76% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Brownie Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Platinum Girl Scout Cookies and Kosher Kush. Brownie Scout is known for its potent indica experience, and this batch was spot on. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photo This eighth came as four medium-sized pointed flowers.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Don Shula from nuEra , which has been featured at multiple events and is the label’s sole entry in the High Times Cannabis Cup Sativa Flower category, is a perfect example. Don Shula is a hybrid cross of The White and Diagonal sourced from Cool Beans Seed Co. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2023

Slurricrasher is a hybrid cross of Slurricane and Wedding Crasher. Slurricrasher landed with traditional hybrid effects. Eventually, the body buzz pushed the effect more indica leaning, and at the back end of the buzz became more sedating. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For the 2021 cup winners, click here. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 13, 2023

Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG. Biscotti struck more at the center of experiential spectrum than its indica-leaning genetics indicated with a calm, collected mindscape that brought down my anxiety without influencing my concentration or energy levels.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Big Chillz #1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Big MAC and Chillz, originally bred by Capulator. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I recently picked up a few strains from the lineup including Big Chillz #1. ILNJ photo For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 21, 2023

Face Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Kush Mints. Face Mints was a classic indica experience providing a slow-building full-body relaxation, mental relief from the stress of the day, and a serious case of the munchies. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Pastries #34 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Oreoz and Jet Fuel Gelato, originally bred by Compound Genetics. At the half-hour mark, heavy waves of weighted-style indica pressure started moving through my body. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 14, 2023

Purple Punch is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Larry OG and Granddaddy Purple. I was surprised by the hybrid style effects I found in Purple Punch, which differed from my previous experiences with its parent strain Granddaddy Purple. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Berry Tart is a phenotype of Wedding Cake, a hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. Berry Tart provided a heavy indica buzz that developed quickly following my bowl. ILNJ photos To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

Florida Oranges is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Orange Daiquiri and Triangle Kush Bx1, and this version of MSG is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GMO and Creme de la Chem. Daze Off labels this blend of two “indica” strains as “indica,” but as I’ve seen before, the term can be quite nebulous.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Dawgma is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Chemnesia (Amnesia Haze and I95) and Big Hurt (Chemdawg D and I95). To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I recently stopped into Maribis Springfield on Denver , where I picked up an eighth of Dawgma to review.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Kush and Cream is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Zkittles and OG Kush Breath. Kush and Cream fell hard into the indica end of the spectrum, providing a heavy couchlock sensation both mentally and physically. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ozone has released a candy labeled as a “soft chew” with a completely different formula, shape, and texture than the Sweet Indica Gummies I reviewed from the label back in May. Ozone Red, White, and Berry soft chews were a classic hybrid edible with effects hitting me fully at the forty-five minute mark.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

Slurricane is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Purple Punch and Dos-Si-Dos. ILNJ photo To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The 1937 Group has taken advantage of this, working to bring a huge list of new offerings to market, including Lobo products.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 17, 2024

Hashgburger is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Han Solo Hash Plant and Double Burger. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. After all, they were “on a mission from God.” This batch of flower tested at 0.12% CBDa, 1.19% CBGa, 33.33% THCa, and 34.64% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2024

Oreoz is a hybrid cross of Cookies & Cream and Secret Weapon. Oreoz was much heavier than anticipated, providing a quick hitting heaviness to my body that relieved some pain as it became an even stronger indica pressure over the next half hour. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 10, 2024

Bomb Sauce is a hybrid cross of GMO Cookies and Georgia Pie. Despite the savory flavors and GMO genetics, Bomb Sauce struck as much more of a center spectrum hybrid than a heavy indica. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 16, 2023

Acai Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #49 and Kush Mints. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I recently stopped into Curaleaf Skokie , where the staff turned me on to the Diamond Infused Prerolls from Grassroots. ILNJ photo Each 0.4

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

GMO is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Chemdawg and GSC. GMO is known to be a heavy hitting indica and this example is no exception. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This batch of live rosin tested at 8.03% Delta 9 THC, 73.28% THCa, 0.15% CBDa, and 85.36% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 31, 2023

Some consumers may chase experiences weighted towards one side of the indica-sativa spectrum, but there’s a real reward to identifying cultivars from both columns that can satisfy my needs. GG4 is a hybrid cross of Chem’s Sister, Sour Dubb, and Chocolate Diesel. GG4 is just such a cultivar. GG4 is just such a cultivar.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 30, 2023

NF-1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Northern Lights and Chemdawg. NF-1 was certainly indica but left me with enough energy to socialize or play games with the kids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This batch of flower tested at 0.3%

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Point Break is a slightly indica-leaning hybrid cross of Tropicanna Cookies and Trophy Wife, originally bred by Surfr. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. NEZ is a new craft grower in Illinois leaning into the distinctive quality-over-quantity character of the craft.

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