Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

John Grow #1 has supplied information for our Medical Patient Homegrown Review series than any other patient, and he’s back with another interesting strain, this one from the Burnt Toast line from Katsu Seeds. The forest green buds are thick, dense, and covered in creamy trichomes.

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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. The patient requested this information be released: John Grow #37 and his cannabis interests can be found on Instagram @wosestheweedman.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 25, 2024

However, the production of medical cannabis involves a meticulous process to ensure quality, potency, and safety for patients. The selection of cannabis strains plays a pivotal role in determining the therapeutic efficacy and consistency of medical marijuana products.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 18, 2023

Any budtender will tell you that a large percentage of the dispensary consumer base is still chasing high THC strains. That’s why I still get a kick when we get to add a strain to our “Thirty % Plus” review series. Thin and light orange hairs were dried against the surface of the flower and obscured by the dense trichome covering.

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

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2023

ILNJ photo A singular large pointed flower carried undertones of bright turf green, supporting outreaching fire orange hairs and a layer of trichomes that had just turned milky. The flower was closely trimmed and a few points in the trichome layers had been damaged. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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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

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

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

MAY 11, 2023

Apple Fritter is one of those strains that has become so popular in recent years that it seems to be everywhere. The buds were predominantly light green with some purple splotches, and they had a light trichome presence. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 27, 2023

Not too long ago, cake-dominant strains flooded dispensary menus, and I actually complained about the abundance of doughy varieties. While some remnants of sugar leaf were present, the entire bud was covered in a light, milky-colored trichome frost. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, 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. ILNJ photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So when I noticed Rise Effingham listed a few Rythm strains by Green Thumb that we have not yet reviewed, I drove down and picked up three samples. This review is for the strain Jupiter. The dense buds, especially the largest one, displayed that natural foxtail that Chem strains often do. The flavor added citrus and fruit.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 1, 2023

Certain strain names come with expectations attached. The trichomes still had some sparkle when held to the light and had just started the transition from milky to amber, lending a yellow-green hue to the overall color. ILNJ photo To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 2, 2023

As someone who tries a variety of strains, I’m always chasing new and unique flavors and experiences, and a new strain is just another chance to explore. Deep-royal purple and varying shades of bright green shone under a thick visibly milky trichome frost. I still get excited when I spot new cultivars on dispensary menus.

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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. ILNJ photo Large, dense nugs were dark forest green with small splashes of pink and coated with a creamy amber trichome veil. Extreme Cream is not a “day” strain. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2023

As Revolution Cannabis prepares to release its new-to-Illinois Cookies line of products, the Illinois-based company has been releasing its own in-house crosses of the Compound Genetics strains that the Cookies brand is built on. These chunky flowers carried a substantial layer of trichome frost that brightened the overall appearance.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 19, 2023

Bedford Grow has been continuously cultivating new strains, and when it recently launched a few new cultivars to its wide library, I picked up from Maribis of Springfield a couple samples, including this White Cherry Wedding Cake. White Cherry Wedding Cake was highly introspective and exactly the type of strain the word “stoned” was made for.

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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. Additionally, each bud boasted a glistening, milky white trichome frost, creating some real bag appeal. Eventually, I surrendered to the strain and simply blanked out on the couch.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The trichome layer sparkled when held to the light and provided a milky reflectivity. The tail of the Pastries #34 experience left me tired and relaxed, and I enjoyed the strain most as an end of night buzz. ILNJ photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2023

For more than a decade, I have harbored a deep affinity for strains with a heavy tangerine flavor profile. My fond memories of purchasing Tangie and Orange Bud in the nascent stages of Colorado’s legalization have persisted, and I’ve remained devoted to seeking out citrus-heavy strains ever since.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2023

Recently, I came across the Progressive Treatment Solutions , version of this strain at Consume Marion and eagerly picked up a sample to see how it stacked up to my past experiences. There was a light “dusting” of bright white trichomes and a substantial amount of leftover yellow and green sugar leaf.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2023

The film’s titular strain of cannabis, once just a fictional creation, was brought to life after G13 Labs renamed one of their existing strains in honor of the movie. Intrigued by this classic strain, I recently picked up at Sunnyside Champaign a sample of Pineapple Express by Cresco to see how well it lived up to the name.

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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

JULY 2, 2023

I respect Revolution Cannabis ‘ robust breeding program, with the company going so far as curating its own in-house cuts of world-famous strains. Deep forest green, the bright orange hairs gave the buds a contrasted appearance and the trichome frost was sparkling and visible. I recently stopped at Enlightened Mt.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 7, 2023

With the ever-expanding array of cultivated cultivars, it becomes crucial to take notice when a strain garners a devoted fan base. Tales & Travels has recently released a fresh batch of this 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 12, 2023

It’s been a long time coming to the state, but the most widely recognized brand in cannabis, Cookies , has finally started a steady release of strains via a partnership with Revolution Cannabis. The first review focuses on the strain Hawaiian Rain. Hawaiian Rain is a hybrid cross of London Pound Mints and Jealousy.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 15, 2023

It’s a true vote of confidence when breeders not only put their name behind a strain but also put their name on it. Revolution Cannabis recently dropped the strain as part of its Cookies genetics releases, and I visited Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample Grandi Guava is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Guava and Gelato.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 29, 2023

That’s where I discovered Blue Unicorn Poop, a new strain from Kaviar that I recently picked up at Star Buds Burbank. The trichomes were milky white and concentrated at the places where sugar leaves once grew. Blue Unicorn Poop was a slow-building strain, a “creeper,” and its strong mental effects caught me off guard.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 28, 2023

Flying Monkeys, along with Bedford Grow’s Emerald City Kush and Ruby Slippers strains, is a take on the shared parent: Oz Kush. These buds were turf green on the surface and light purple at the core with a sparkling, milky white trichome frost. ILNJ phtoos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 29, 2023

Something about the unique tangy terpene works for my needs, so it’s easy to see why I love strains suck as Durban Poison and Jack Herer that are heavy in the terp. I’m always intrigued when I see new strains based on these personal favorites, which was what drew me to Rythm’s OG Kush Breath, a descendant of Durban Poison.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 22, 2023

Bright-turf green with vivid-fire orange hairs crisscrossing each bud, these flowers carried a milky and sparkling trichome frost. Playful and clearheaded, I found the strain was a good fit or brainstorming. ILNJ photo To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 23, 2023

As a big fan of lemon-heavy strains, I imagined Lemon Tree would be the perfect personal cultivar. While my Lemon Tree didn’t deliver what I was looking for, I’ve still developed a love for the strain. ILNJ photos To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 17, 2023

Revolution Cannabis’ latest addition to its lineup of Compound Genetics strains brings together two personally beloved cultivars: West Coast Diesel and Apples & Bananas. Intrigued by the possibility of a creation that surpasses the parent strains, I made my way to Enlightened Mt. Prospect to pick up a sample for this review.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 6, 2023

Blueberry strains are always fun and tasty for me, and I like to smoke them at night or when I just want to zone out. Inside the large jar were two small and one large Kermit-the-Frog green nugs covered with frosty trichomes and bright orange hairs peeping through, all neatly trimmed. This is something I would buy again.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 31, 2023

However, this was the first time I’ve encountered the strain as raw flower. I picked up a sample at Consume Marion , so I could review the purest expression of the strain for our Work Sativa series. Deep-forest green flowers with dark-burnt orange, almost brown hairs, were covered with a light amber trichome frost.

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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. The vibrant turf-green color of the buds is accentuated by a generous coating of trichomes, giving them a sparkling frosty appearance. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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