Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2025

Mosca Seeds has been producing gear for more than a decade, and again, one of the breeders strains has found its way into Illinois dispensaries. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2025

Its interesting how certain cannabis strains become associated with specific people, places, and things. One strain in the legal market really has my dads heart, Bio-Jesus, and anytime I see it, I think of the old man. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 27, 2025

Once a strain becomes recognizable by an acronym, it has garnered a following. The latest cut to join this illustrious group has been LCG, Lemon Cherry Gelato, and cultivators have started bringing the hyped strain to Illinois. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 13, 2025

Im a sucker for a great strain name. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. I love savory flavors, so Revolutions Funky Lo Mein caught my eye instantly.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2025

I became tired of doughy strains when cookie and pie strains were first making their mark on menus. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Kaviar is no stranger to playfulness, releasing strains such as Blue Unicorn Poop. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Indica Chronic Pain Trichome Hybrid 59

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Fyre Hybrid Infused Preroll is made from a blend of strains and infused with distillate. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This preroll tested at 15.1%

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Different strains have aromas of lemon, pepper, and even gasoline. These odors are thanks to terpenes, chemical compounds that contribute to both the smell and taste of cannabis, and perhaps certain effects of different strains as well. How to find the right strain for you. Best strains and terpenes for anxiety.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 3, 2024

While I love sampling the never-ending list of new genetics hitting shelves, I also love revisiting strains I’ve sampled before, especially when it’s a different format. 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.

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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. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Sometimes, genetics are what grab me.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2024

I’ve sampled a few “standard bearer” strains across multiple producers, states, and markets. Lumpy’s Apple Fritter is one of those strains. I recently spotted the strain on the menu at nuEra Urbana from Interstate 420 , so I picked up an eighth to review. Apple Fritter is a hybrid cross of Sour Apple and Animal Cookies.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 16, 2024

While Super Boof has been around for a while now, 2023 was the real breakout year for the funny-named strain. Northern Heights by Oregonix included the cut as part of the labels first strain drops, and it immediately grabbed my attention. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to sample.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 29, 2025

Old standby strains always grab my attention when spotted on a menu. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Ive always been a fan of the classics.

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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. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

While it’s great to develop a list of tried and true strains that work for you, the real adventure of modern cannabis is constantly sampling new genetics that may provide new flavors and experiences. I’m always looking for new strain names when I’m at the dispensary. I picked up a sample to see what the strain had to offer.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 20, 2024

One of the easiest ways to prevent other growers from jumping on to your brand’s custom-crossed strains is to literally brand the cultivar with your name. I recently found the strain as a liquid live resin cart at Sunnyside Champaign. Cresco has done this with the label Cresco Triangle.

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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. The aroma fit the strains namesake with a similar passion-fruit aroma throughout, switching from tart citrus, tangy lemon, grapefruit, and other sour tropical fruit. After a short break, I’m back with News Joint Grow Journal 7.0.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Thompson to David Foster Wallace, Acapulco Gold is undoubtedly a legendary well-known strain. Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. Overall, this was a flavorful run and a solid picture of old school sativa genetics that hit the mark and left me looking forward to sampling more of this strain across the nuEra catalog.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2024

The team behind the label has recently expanded on the idea by collaborating with bands to bring custom strains to market. The second release from this Rythm Artist Series , the strain Outta My Head, is in collaboration with pop punk group State Champs. I recently stopped at Rise Effingham and picked up an eighth to review.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2024

When I review a new batch of releases, I’m usually met with a flood of follow-up recommendations from readers for strains from the same collection. True to the hybrid nature of the strain, my energy levels remained unchanged throughout the experience, and combined with the mood boost, this made Johnny Apple Seed a great anytime strain.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Galaxy Labs has been continuously adding strains to the brand’s profile since it came to market. Recently, at the Illinois Craft Showcase, the label had more than five new strains fresh out of R&D testing. I picked up one of those new strains, Guava Bars, to review. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, 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. 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

MAY 16, 2024

One of my least favorite strains is Purple Punch. cycle, I decided to pop Black Cherry Punch by 34 Mongrels as my one nighttime strain. Though not a “knockout” strain-to-sleep strain, the Black Cherry Punch provided a great nighttime strain for winding down and relaxing, and with heavy dozes, the strain eventually provided sedation.

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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.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

I enjoyed the strain most at the end of the day where the heavy body release worked to help me let go of the day’s accumulated pain. The live resin infusion added a complexity to the flavor and created a long-lasting buzz, leaving me waiting for even more of the label’s strains in this revamped format.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 28, 2023

One of my favorite features about Revolution Cannabis’ recent collaboration with Cookies has been the unique strains combining great genetics from both brands’ lineups. Georgia Collider is such a strain, released under Revolution’s Tales & Travels brand, so I picked up a sample from Enlightened Mount Prospect to review.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2024

Blue Dream was the first strain name I learned and asked for (but rarely found) because I preferred its effects to everything else I’d been smoking. Even though I had not smoked Blue Dream in more than a decade, legalization in Illinois has now made finding the strain as easy as stopping in nuEra Urbana for an eighth of Blue Dream by nuEra.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

While the correlation between terpenes and the effects of certain strains is still debated, there is no doubt that strains with higher terpene levels are more fragrant and flavorful. Even with the aforementioned euphoric sensations, Chem OG was not an energetic strain. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2024

Genetics strain he created called Grapefruit Sorbet. The patient requested this information be released: NONE. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. John Grow #36 is back with another G.O.A.T.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 15, 2024

Despite reviewing more than 500 products, a great strain name still catches my eye. Cresco’s Blu Bomb Pop strain recently grabbed my attention when I spotted it on Sunnyside Champaign’s menu. ILNJ photo FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Every time I check the menu, I see new Kaviar strains. 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. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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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. The name of the strain may be Kush and Cream, but the flavor profile was all cream then kush. New genetic releases, though, can be an opportunity to set new expectations for a brand.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This week, the new craft grow team at IC Collective dropped five new strains as part of its Illinois launch. Of course, I chose to review first the strain most likely to fit our Work Sativa series, Cali Sour. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 22, 2023

I’m obsessed with strain names and have asked several breeders about their process for naming strains , so when I notice new and interesting names, my first instinct is to ask, “Does the name fit the strain?”. The name Manzano, a type of banana with an apple-like flavor, matched well with the strain’s lineage and flavor.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The variety of foods that have been incorporated into cultivar names is always entertaining: cookies, chilies, pineapples, garlic, and now pastries. The tail of the Pastries #34 experience left me tired and relaxed, and I enjoyed the strain most as an end of night buzz. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

London Pound Cake has been a personal favorite since I first sampled the strain years ago. Overall, the Surf was a very accessible experience from hardware to vape, even if it only offered a small glimpse of the namesake strain. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 13, 2024

One nice aspect about the Dabstract partnership with Bedford Grow is that Illinois consumers are already familiar with the strains. I’ve sampled Chunk Dawg in just about every format and was pleased to see Dabstract release the strain as part of its first batch of vape carts.

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