Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2024

From events to product names, it’s refreshing to see brands have fun with their businesses. Grand Master Sexy is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Scotty 2 Hotty and Oreoz. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. A level of playfulness exists in cannabis that simply doesn’t in many other industries.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2025

Bio Jesus is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Bio Diesel and Gumbo. A slightly longer version of the classic cylindrical 510-threaded vape Cresco uses, there was a clear plastic mouthpiece, a branded glass tank, with a thick blue band at the base, indicating the indica nature of Bio-Jesus. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2025

Ive been looking for an indica strain that will knock me out late at night. A couple years ago, we reviewed Garlic Z by Island , which was one of the last indica that consistently put me to sleep. Duct Tape is an indica-dominant cross of Original Glue (GG4) and Do-Si-Dos, originally bred by Archive Seed Bank.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 13, 2025

Employees help create an array of gummy Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), including sativa, indica, and ratio gummies (see below for all SKUs). Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The Fruits, assorted medley bag.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

At the end of a long day, a heavy indica lulling me off to sleep is really hard to beat. During a recent stop at Star Buds Burbank a budtender told me about Grape Jubilee, one of the more indica-leaning strains from Kaviar’s new releases. Grape Jubilee is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Berry Bubba.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 18, 2025

Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. product line features mouthwatering flavor, soft, bouncy texture, no bitter aftertaste, natural flavors, premium extracts, effects for all occasions, and options for everyone. Sleep, aquaberry.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 13, 2025

The Savvy Tangie Crush (sativa) and Berry Drip (indica) Guap RSO gummies, respectively, came as a single-doze edible shaped as a money bag with a $ symbol on the front. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I picked up from ZenLeaf Lombard the Tangie Crush and Berry Drip Guap RSO gummies to review.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 8, 2025

To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The Kick The Itch Lotion adds to the long list of ways the cannabis plant can help cannabis and non-cannabis users experience the benefits of cannabis and to the variety of dispensary products to choose from. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 15, 2024

Winners will be announced live at a TBA in-person event. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The competition features 30+ brands, 120+ product entries and hundreds of thousands of grams of cannabis including flower, concentrates, vape pens and edibles. Judging kits will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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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

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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Illinois News Joint

MAY 10, 2025

Overall, the Wake N Puff line delivered a balanced flavor infusion with experiential profiles that lined up with their indica-hybrid-sativa designations. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 6, 2025

After reviewing a sativa ( Rainbows & Cherries ) and hybrid ( Cinnamon Milk ) strain from Cresco , I rounded out the trio of flower reviews with an indica cross of two classics. Chem Scout is an indica-leaning cross of Chem Dawg 91 and Girl Scout Cookies. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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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Illinois News Joint

JULY 20, 2024

Cresco Triangle is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Las Vegas Lemon Skunk and Triangle Kush. ILNJ photo Despite being a simple metal coil in a glass tank, the Cresco cart manages to maintain brand identity with a few features, such as the clear circular mouthpiece, colored indicator band (in this case, blue for indica), and branded tank.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

DNA Cake is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato Sorbet and Lava Cake. DNA Cake delivered a classic indica style buzz, slowing my train of thought to a crawl while a slow-moving wave of muscle relaxation followed, working down from my crown to legs. Best fit for the evening, DNA Cake delivered a classic Cake flavor and indica buzz.

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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

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 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

MARCH 12, 2024

Outta My Head was fast acting, providing an indica body pressure in my chest and shoulders and a head daze that tightened my awareness window. The indica style pressure continued to build and spread for the following half hour, eventually becoming a full couchlock heaviness that knocked out my chronic muscle pains.

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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. Rythm has tapped into this strategy with several strains.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2025

Overall, the combination of physical heaviness and a reflective mindset made the Pacific Pie buzz more indica-leaning than expected. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ pjhoto For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter 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

MAY 27, 2024

Chem Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of ChemDawg and Girl Scout Cookies. Cresco’s classic half-gram cartridge is a cylindrical affair with a clear mouthpiece, branded glass tank, and a small blue band indicating the cart’s indica status. 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. 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

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. I recently stopped into Rise Effingham and picked up an eighth to review.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 3, 2023

The Stoned Pear indica gummies came infused with Blueberry Clementine (Blueberry and Clementine). The Stoned Pear Indica was the most understated of the three. The Mimosa Sativa provided an additional clarity of mind that I enjoyed for work while the Stoned Pear Indica made me silly but hurt my overall focus.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 30, 2025

Squirt is a sativa-dominant cross (20% Indica/80% Sativa) of Blueberry Muffin and Tangie. The plant grew round and bushy, more like an indica, and had a short stretch during flowering but popped buds faster than the other plants. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 4, 2024

As a staple sample at cannabis events for more than a year, Ozone has been ahead of the recent explosion of infused preroll options with its Reserve Live Resin infused two-packs. Butterstuff is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Peanut Butter Breath and Velvet Glove. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. As mentioned, a few Illinois cultivators always grab my attention when they drop new genetics.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 0.7%

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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

APRIL 1, 2024

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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Gradually, the pressure spread outward becoming a warming indica-style muscle relaxation as it built. This low then high effect made the Blood Moon Moonrock more “indica then sativa” buzz than a true middle ground hybrid. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, 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

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. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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