Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Every time I check the menu, I see new Kaviar strains. WEPA is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Whoody Melon and Platinum OG. WEPAs indica label was spot on as the fast-hitting strain induced a fog that overtook my awareness and induced a carefree attitude by the end of my joint. Take Kaviar for example.

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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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The Cannigma

AUGUST 31, 2022

To find the best strain for working out, look for a blend of THC and CBD that provides a boost of energy, lightens or improves your mood, and has a terpene profile that includes pinene, myrcene, limonene, or humulene. Strains mentioned in this article include: ACDC Cannatonic Critical Mass Gelato. Best strains for working out.

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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 News Joint reviews, visit here.

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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. 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

Rythm has tapped into this strategy with several strains. Recently, I spotted Animal Face, a strain bred by Seed Junky Genetics , on the menu at Rise Effingham , so I stopped in and picked up a sample. Animal Face is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Animal Mints.

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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. Extreme Cream is not a “day” strain.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

While I’ve reviewed the other strains from Bedford Grow’s line of playful Wizard of Oz themed Oz Kush genetic crosses, Cheese Wiz and Flying Monkeys , I finally got around to finishing the trio when I picked up Emerald City Kush from Maribis Springfield. Emerald City Kush is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Oz Kush BX1.

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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 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.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

I’ve said before that classic strains are classic for a reason, and when multiple legendary strains are crossed, I have to explore the results. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 9, 2023

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. Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. Interested in what the craft label is bringing to market with the cookie-heavy strain, I picked up a sample to review. Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2023

Daze Off is a new label from the cultivator producing Aerīz products, offering a new concept for the Illinois market: blends of two strains sold together in one jar. Once In a Lifetime is a blend of two strains, Florida Oranges and MSG. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Ozone has a new batch of strains hitting menus, so I picked up a few samples from Ascend Horizon Drive to review, starting with Kush and Cream. Kush and Cream is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Zkittles and OG Kush Breath. The name of the strain may be Kush and Cream, but the flavor profile was all cream then kush.

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Miss Marijuana

MAY 29, 2020

With this in mind, we wanted to explore some of the best cannabis strains for PTSD. The experiences of those suffering from PTSD typically surround the memory of the specific event(s) that caused their trauma in the first place, manifesting itself in the form of disruptive flashbacks or nightmares. Best cannabis strains for PTSD.

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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

JANUARY 27, 2024

Blue Unicorn Poop is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Blue Sherbet and Unicorn Poop. The effects came on before I had finished the bowl with a heavy physical indica blanket of pressure paired with a closed in awareness and a mind wiped clean of thought. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Miss Marijuana

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Although known for its sleep-aiding properties, Cannabis doubles as an energy booster too, with some strains being effective enough to be compared to a cup of coffee. Let’s take a look at strains to consider for those seeking the best cannabis strains for energy. Best Cannabis Strains For Energy . Green Crack.

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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 8, 2023

Hunting for the right strains to produce quality hash rosin is more art than science, but one cultivar has become a trusted “washable” strain, GMO. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I recently picked up a few strains from the lineup including Big Chillz #1. 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. ILNJ photo For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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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

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

MARCH 30, 2023

The rich, hashy, and skunky flavors of old school cannabis strains will always have a special place in my heart. In a world where candy- and cookie-flavored strains get so much attention, there’s still a lot the “classics” can offer. NF-1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Northern Lights and Chemdawg.

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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

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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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). Overall, Dawgma was an aromatic and relaxing experience with a clearheaded mental buzz that made the strain a good fit for any time of day. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2024

For this journal entry, I wanted to highlight this strain as delivering the best final product I’ve grown. Appleberry Crisp was definitely a strain for the flavor chasers. The effects I expected to be more indica-leaning but instead landed almost right in the middle of the hybrid middle. Stay tuned for Grow Journal 7.0,

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In certain industry jobs, workers are constantly awash in a sea of new genetic names, so when an established grower is producing a strain I haven’t heard of, I pay attention. Superflux recently put out a new-to-me strain, Oracle, in concentrate form, so I stopped into Nature’s Care Co. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 18, 2023

By Patsy Marie Whenever a popular strain comes around the Illinois market that I haven’t yet tried, I get excited, especially when it’s a classic strain. As an approximate 60/40% indica-dominant hybrid strain, I’ve noticed amazing pain-relief effects with it. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 15, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of cannabis, it’s hard to ignore the magnetic pull of hype strains. One strain commanding attention across the industry is Jealousy, crowned as Strain of the Year in 2022. Created by Seed Junky Genetics , Jealousy is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Sherbert Bx1 and Gelato 41.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s been a while since we’ve reviewed a new strain from the team at Progressive Treatment Solutions , so when I spotted a new drop from the company’s Paul Bunyan label, I was instantly intrigued. Oreoz is a hybrid cross of Cookies & Cream and Secret Weapon. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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

APRIL 24, 2023

The brand received specialty packaging and sizes, such as the Party Pack, and recently dropped a brand new strain, Quantum Runtz. Quantum Runtz is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Animal Cookies #9 and White Runtz, bred in-house by Revolution Cannabis. Eventually, I surrendered to the strain and simply blanked out on the couch.

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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

APRIL 6, 2023

Despite the persistent consumer demand for high-testing strains, the supply of high-THC flower on the Illinois market has dwindled significantly. Animal Mint Cake is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GSC and Fire OG. Despite being labeled as an indica, the strain did not leave me feeling lethargic or mentally foggy.

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