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. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 19, 2025

This positive and sativa-like change only lasted for the first 10 minutes before slowly shifting towards a heavier mental and physical state. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When I chose to review the Sativa Flower category of the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup , I wasn’t only motivated by the fact that the category had the most entries but also by a search for more motivating Work Sativa. B52 Bomber is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Durban Poison and Blue Dream.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2025

Lemon Cleaner is a sativa-dominant cross of Lemon Bubblegum and Mr. Clean, bred by 34 Mongrels Genetics. The potent effects were cerebral, uplifting, euphoric, motivating, clearheaded, and fit perfectly for our Work Sativa. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Of course, I chose to review first the strain most likely to fit our Work Sativa series, Cali Sour. Cali Sour is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Cali Chem (Cookies N Chem and Chem 91) and Sour Diesel. As hoped, the effects fit our Work Sativa review series with a clearheaded and cerebral head high and head-to-toe body buzz.

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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. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. s line of products in Illinois include: The Creams, assorted medley bag. The Fruits, assorted medley bag. Sleep, aquaberry.

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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. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. The deadline for judging the competition kits is Sunday, October 13. Judging kits will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cresco paired a branded-glass tank with a clear cylindrical-plastic mouthpiece and wide red band at the bottom denoting the “sativa” nature of the strain. While the mental clarity worked for focus, the heavier physical aspect made the experience a much more “hybrid” than “sativa” high. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Nimbus Snacks is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Durban Mints and GSC. Nimbus Snacks was a slow-building sativa with a wide-open energized headspace setting in almost ten minutes after finishing a bowl. The boost in energy was considerable, making Nimbus Snacks a good wake and bake and Work Sativa choice.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When I noticed Raspberry Shortcake as one of the cultivator’s entries in the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , I couldn’t help but wonder how the release balanced sweet berry and that classic doughy tone. Raspberry Shortcake is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Raspberry Bellini and Slapz.

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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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photos For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Not only did the name promise a citrus-heavy profile, the genetics leaned toward the sativa side of the spectrum. Orange Mojito is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Orange Cookies and SinMint Cookies. Overall the heavy citrus flavors and easygoing focus from the effect profile made Orange Mojito a good Work Sativa.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 14, 2025

For us at Illinois News Joint that means citrus-heavy sativa genetics, and we are always on the hunt for more. Easily securing a spot on the Work Sativa list, Lemon Durban delivered on citrus heavy flavor and an energetic sativa high. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

It’s a sativa cross of Cappuccino and Trainwreck [Ghost Train Haze x Koffee] x [(Mexican and Thai sativa) x (Afghani indica)]. The effects fall into our Work Sativa series with a strong, creative, energetic, clearheaded and cerebral head high, right out of the gate. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’ve been eyeing Nature’s Grace and Wellness’ Twenty Twenty brand for quite a while now and but not able to sampled the flower until after picking up the sativa judging kit, which included the Twenty Twenty’s sole contender for sativa flower, Wonka Bars. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Blackberry Moonshine is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of unknown origin. Blackberry Moonshine fell far into the sativa side of the spectrum, opening with a boost of creativity, energy, and sociability. Talkative and energized, Blackberry Moonshine was a good fit for going out or for psyching myself up before an event.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Gelonade is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemon Tree and Gelato #41. This combination of euphoric physical sensations accompanied by a wide awareness and sharp focus worked well as a Work Sativa. 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

MARCH 31, 2025

Squirt is a sativa-dominant cross (20% Indica 80% Sativa) of Blueberry Muffin and Tangie. Despite the unexpected flavors, Squirt delivered the Work Sativa effects Id hoped for. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 31, 2023

I recently sampled a gram of the Wildfred Root Beer MAC, as part of the sativa flower Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup kit, picked up from Rise Mundelein. Root Beer MAC is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of MAC #11 and Root Beer, originally bred by Mosca Seeds. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 1, 2025

The energy and clarity were exactly what I look for when defining work sativa strains. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 17, 2023

Tangy citrus sativas are a bit of a focus point for the team here at Illinois News Joint. Rythm Grapefruit Sour Diesel fits the bill by name, so I picked up a sample at Rise Effingham to see if it fit our other Work Sativa review series criteria. Grapefruit Sour Diesel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Grapefruit and Sour Diesel.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Royal Flush is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of London Pound Cake #75 and Kush Mints #11. Royal Flush rode the center of the indica/sativa line, instantly providing a clearheaded-anxiety relief. ILNJ photo 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

APRIL 11, 2024

It’s no secret we’re big fans of lemon-heavy sativa-leaning strains here at Illinois News Joint. Good News has released Celebrate Sour Lemon Sativa Gummies, so I picked up a sample from Mystic Greenz Decatur to review. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. But does that translate to edibles?

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 30, 2025

Im a huge fan of orange and fruit flavors and thought this strain would fit our Work Sativa series. Squirt is a sativa-dominant cross (20% Indica/80% Sativa) of Blueberry Muffin and Tangie. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

As a reviewer, I want to sample as many Illinois products and brands as possible, and this year’s High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup Kit included 16 labels, a few of which I had not yet tried. From the Sativa Flower kit, I pulled the 3D strain for my first Seed & Strain review. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

That was what attracted me to 93 Boyz’ entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , Jet Fuel, as the strain combines two personal favorites from my days in Colorado, High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. Jet Fuel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. This batch of flower tested at 1.1%

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. There was a lightness to my awareness and mood throughout, a hallmark of a great sativa at the core of the experience that made Acapulco Gold a good wake-n-bake choice. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Northern Lights Haze was a sativa boost that stopped just short of becoming racy or unfocused. The complex flavor profile and Work Sativa buzz made this a good fit for me, and I’m excited to see what else the label does with this classic sativa. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I’m back with a new set of Work Sativa strains ( News Joint Grow 9.0 ), including the longest delay in growing a sponsored strain that I’ve had. Sour Orange is a sativa-leaning (65%/35%) cross of Clementine, Orange Sherbet, and Tangie. and Tangie by DNA Genetics , as well as my one non-sativa strain, Icy Grape by Copa Genetics.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 4, 2024

For my 50 th entry, I grew four more Work Sativa strains, including Maracuya by Homegrown Cannabis Co. Maracuya is a sativa-leaning cross of Sweet Pink Grapefruit and Orange Bud, bred by Nikki Lastreto and Swami Chaitanya, a.k.a. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Nikki and Swami.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2023

Tangie Berry is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Dreadyberry and Tangerine Dream. Tangie Berry was an “aimless sativa,” providing an energetic and stimulating effect, yet leaving the mind unfocused and scattered. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 31, 2023

We aren’t shy about being fans of citrus-heavy energetic sativa here at Illinois News Joint , which is why I already had sampled one of Progressive Treatment Solutions’ flagship sativa, Orange Soda, as a crumble and preroll. Orange Soda is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Jilly Bean and Chem D.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2023

Red Headed Stranger is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Tom Hill’s Haze and Williams Wonder. Red Headed Stranger was a true sativa experience. Tingly euphoria that hit every part of my body characterized the physical portion of the experience, driving home the sativa classification.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Zeebra Cakez is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Frost Donkey and Cake Crasher. Overall, the Zeebra Cakez minis delivered a surprisingly strong sativa buzz. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. This batch of prerolls tested at 1.1%

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2023

Bear Dance is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Pure Kush and Uzbekistan Hashplant and Snow Cap. My mood was lighthearted but not so silly that I couldn’t sit down for some deep work, which can be an issue for me with energizing sativa. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Prospect to review.

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Hash Sativa Hybrid Vaping 98

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s great to have a sativa on hand when I’m looking to get things done, but obviously, not every sativa has the same effect. Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Miami Haze and Cookies and Cream. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photo.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 8, 2023

Sonny G is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of G6 and (Tangie and unknown male). The effects of Sonny G leaned more towards balanced hybrid rather than energizing sativa. Sonny G worked well as a citrus heavy easygoing hybrid but never achieved the sativa energy the strain usually delivers.

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