Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 15, 2023

I cracked open an eighth of Cresco ’s Tres Leches Cake in its green “Refresh” hybrid packaging, stuffed some cones, and gave it a try. Picked up from Sunnyside Danville , the Tres Leches Cake is a sativa-dominant hybrid made cross of Koolato and Cookies and Cream. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2024

Dream Cloud is a hybrid cross of Platinum Yoda and Blue Dream from In House Genetics, bred by JoDa. The effects land square in the hybrid zone with a relatively clearheaded cerebral high that sits heavy around the eyes and temples. The patient requested this information be released: John Grow #39 can be reached on Instagram @bweedy420.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2023

John Grow #34 is back to tell about another strain medical patients should know about. One major goal for this educational Medical Patient Homegrown Reviews series is to showcase strains that medical patients otherwise would not know about so that patients can make a more informed decision on which strains best serve their medical needs.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. The candy sweetness was still present, and lower temperatures brought it out more. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. That’s why I picked up POTUS Berriez Live Resin from Aerīz at Consume Marion.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2024

The effects land right in that middle-hybrid spectrum with a relaxing head and body buzz with no energy boost or loss but more of a complete overall chill. The patient requested this information be released: NONE. The back end of the exhale finishes with an extra sour citrus note mix with slight hints of nutty spice and sour tobacco.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 22, 2023

Gary Payton OG is a hybrid cross of The Y and Snowman. Gary Payton’s reputation as a centered hybrid struck true as my mental creativity increased quickly, but my energy levels gradually worked their way down as I became more relaxed after smoking. This batch of flower tested at 1.2%

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Jupiter is a hybrid cross of Chem 4 and Goliath. The effects landed square in the middle for a balanced hybrid head and body buzz. For patients searching for that classic center-of-the-road hybrid effects to medicate throughout almost any part of the day, Jupiter lands in the evenly balanced territory.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 14, 2023

It’s been since mid-February, but we’re back with another Medical Patient Homegrown Review. This one comes from a registered patient new to this educational series, John Grow #35. Viking Milk is a hybrid cross of Dutch Crunch and Cereal Milk, and this batch, grown from a feminized seed, takes nine full weeks to flower.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 6, 2023

While I love tailoring my consumption for specific needs, settings, and times, there’s a certain charm to the jack-of-all-trades hybrid. Rythm recently added a new spectrum-center hybrid to its genetic lineup, Fat Billy. Fat Billy is a hybrid cross of GMO and Wilson. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 11, 2023

Rythm has introduced this hybrid strain as a live resin variant. Space Cream is a hybrid cross of Time Wreck and Space Queel. ILN J photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. Rythm has been impressive with its recent selection of blockbuster strains, and one standout is Space Cream.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 7, 2023

The Glove is a hybrid cross of The Snowman and Y Life. Surprisingly energetic and uplifting, The Glove effect profile was more sativa leaning than the hybrid label indicated. ILNJ photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Apple Fritter is a hybrid cross of Sour Apple and Animal Cookies. This cultivar is a 50/50% hybrid, but it has always effected myself as an 80/20% Indica-dominant strain, which is another thing I enjoy about it. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 28, 2023

One aspect of the Medical Patient Homegrown Review series we have not really delved into yet is the fact that some registered medical-cannabis patient are creating their own medical strains. Layover #2 is a hybrid cross of Tsa Son Goku and Dough Gee. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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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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Miss Marijuana

JUNE 15, 2020

In fact, only two federally approved uses of THC products currently exist: chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting for patients battling cancer and AIDS-related weight loss. It’s clear that experts and legislators agree that patients with cancer must benefit from cannabis products, but how exactly are they helpful for this population?

Strains

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2023

Pineapple Express is a hybrid cross between Trainwreck and Haiwaiian. Pineapple Express was particularly effective at helping me let go of my stresses and focus on the present moment. All in all, Pineapple Express proved to be a solid “jack of all trades” hybrid. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2023

Tangie Berry is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Dreadyberry and Tangerine Dream. The aroma of Tangie Berry presented a juxtaposition of sweet and sour notes, featuring the scents of candied orange blossom, lemon, and blackberry, culminating in a distinct vinegar note on the finish. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 2, 2024

Florida Oranges is a hybrid leaning hybrid cross of Key Lime Surprise and Clementine This batch of flower tested at 0.74% THC, 18.21% THCa, and 19.63% total cannabinoids. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2023

Chem De Menthe is a hybrid cross of The Menthol and Chem da la Chem. Chem De Menthe is labeled as a hybrid, but it knocked me out. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. When I see a new option promising these vintage flavors, I’m instantly intrigued.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As the state’s medical cannabis program continues to evolve, patients are presented with a diverse array of MMJ strains and products to explore. Additionally, we’ll take a look at patient reviews of MMJ strains, offering valuable insights into the experiences of those utilizing medical cannabis in New York.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In this guide, we present the top 10 MMJ strains for pain relief and how they can make a difference in chronic pain management. ACDC (Sativa-dominant Hybrid) ACDC is a renowned strain for its high CBD content, making it a top choice for pain relief without the psychoactive effects of THC.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 17, 2024

As the legal landscape surrounding cannabis continues to evolve, an increasing number of arthritis patients are turning to this plant for potential relief. How Medical Marijuana Can Help Arthritis Patients Medical marijuana holds significant promise in providing relief and improving the quality of life for arthritis patients.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 27, 2023

Vanilla Cake is a hybrid cross of Kush Mints and Wedding Cake. While some remnants of sugar leaf were present, the entire bud was covered in a light, milky-colored trichome frost. Patients and consumers looking for a head-heavy indica experience will enjoy this offering from Floracal. THCa, and 27.02% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 24, 2023

Dankarooz is a hybrid cross of Dank Dough and Runtz. Dankarooz struck me as a well-balanced hybrid, with effects setting in quickly and opening with a fast-moving wave of relaxation and anxiety relief. Dankarooz also slowed down my knee-jerk reactions, giving me space to reflect and making me feel more patient and friendly.

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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. ILNJ photo To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. This eighth tested at 0.82% THC, 24.05% THCa, and 24.87$% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 4, 2023

However, vapes and disposable pens are so damn convenient that it’s nice to have one on me at all times, and again, I have a specific preference for clearheaded high-energy sativa/hybrid with citrus and fruit flavors and either gas or sweet skunk as back notes. By the end of the buzz, the high balanced back to a middle hybrid effect.

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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 qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, 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

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. ILNJ photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. This batch of flower tested at 0.7% THC and 21.02% THCa.

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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 qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 3, 2023

The Lychee Grapefruit hybrid gummies were infused with Gorilla’d Cheese (GG #4 and Clementine). ILNJ photo In the Lychee Grapefruit Hybrid, the ingredients were listed as sugar, tapioca syrup, water, gelatin, palm kernel oil, natural flavors, malic acid, citric acid, cannabis extract, sunflower lecithin, salt, red beet concentrate (color).

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 23, 2023

It was evening time, and once I settled in (it took me 10 minutes to find my remote so Lilac Cookies had me right), this indica-leaning hybrid put me in a euphoric state with the body high to match. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. I have no idea what TV show I fell asleep too.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 19, 2023

Cap N’ Kush, bred by Elev8 Seeds , is an indica-hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Cereal Milk. Though engaged, ready to talk, or binge shows, the hybrid effects still carried an overall relaxed sensation. Overall, Cap N’ Kush delivered a tradition hybrid buzz with a relatively clearheaded cerebral buzz and a heavy body buzz.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 14, 2023

Lime OG is a hybrid cross of Lime Skunk and Triple OG. Blueberry Cupcake is a hybrid cross of Blueberry Muffin and Wedding Cake. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

GMO is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Chemdawg and GSC. ILNJ photo This gram presented as a messy clump of deep amber-orange badder. Overall, this was a flavorful presentation of a classic rosin strain. ILNJ photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 18, 2023

as diamonds and sauce, and since it was my first time encountering the hybrid strain, I picked up a sample at NuEra Champaign to review. is a hybrid cross of Forbidden Fruit and Bernie Mac. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. NuEra has recently dropped Oh Snap! Overall, Oh Snap!

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 21, 2023

Georgia Pie is a hybrid cross of Gellati and Kush Mints, originally bred by Seed Junky Genetics. Georgia Pie induced a true middle-ground hybrid experience. ILNJ photo To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. That was why I was interested in Revolution Cannabis’ new drop of the cultivar.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 4, 2023

Mochi Sour is a hybrid cross of Grease (Sauce and Face Off Bx2) and Amnesia Coast. Overall this was a calm and easygoing hybrid experience paired with an interesting new flavor profile for Bedford Grow. ILNJ photo To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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