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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FloridaMarijuana.net

MAY 1, 2020

The White is a legendary Florida hybrid that got its name from its appearance. According to Leafly , the other parent in this particular cultivar, Sunshine Daydream, is an indica-dominant cross between Appalachia and Bubbashine (a Bubba Kush and Blue Moonshine hybrid). White Sunshine Lineage.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 15, 2024

Blu Bomb Pop is a hybrid cross of Candy Rain and Blulato. Blu Bomb Pop struck as a center spectrum hybrid more than the indica label on the jar. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Despite reviewing more than 500 products, a great strain name still catches my eye.

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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

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

MARCH 3, 2023

The Lychee Grapefruit hybrid gummies were infused with Gorilla’d Cheese (GG #4 and Clementine). The Stoned Pear indica gummies came infused with Blueberry Clementine (Blueberry and Clementine). The Lychee Grapefruit Hybrid was heavily tropical on the nose with highlights of mango and fresh lychee.

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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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Blood Moon is a hybrid cross of EmergenC and Kush Mints. 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. For Illinois News Joint reviews, 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. Cresco Triangle leaned into the indica label with a slow building brain haze that left my train of thought disjointed and hard to follow. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit 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

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. This batch of flower tested at 0.78% THC, 23.62% THCa, and 24.76% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2024

Outta My Head is a phenotype of Layer Cake, a hybrid cross of Wedding Cake, GMO, and (Triangle Kush X Skunk #1). 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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, 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. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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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. THC and 21.02% THCa.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Gobby is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato Mint and London Pound Mints. While Gobby is genetically an indica-hybrid, the effect profile fell exactly in the center of the spectrum. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This batch of terp sugar tested at 2.15% THC, 92% THCa, and 96.4%

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For the 2021 cup winners, click 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

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Windy City Mints is a hybrid cross of Triangle Mints and Kush Mints. Windy City Mints effects were a slow-building hybrid-spectrum mental relaxation paired with a physically energizing wave of euphoria that eventually crashed into a heavier indica-style weight. ILNJ photo This eighth consisted of five popcorn-sized flowers.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 23, 2024

Forbidden Razittles is an indica -eaning hybrid cross of an unknown strain and Zkittlez. Forbidden Razittlez was listed as a sativa but fell into the center of the spectrum as a flexible hybrid. 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

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

JUNE 13, 2024

Chunk Dawg is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Deep Chunk, Sour Diesel, and I-95. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. One nice aspect about the Dabstract partnership with Bedford Grow is that Illinois consumers are already familiar with the strains.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Lusty Lady is a hybrid cross of Bahama Mama and Red Runtz, bred originally by Exotic Genetix. Lusty Lady struck as a true hybrid with a cerebral opening that shifted my mood pleasantly and added a light haziness to my overall awareness. Overall, this was an easygoing floral hybrid that could be enjoyed any time of day.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 30, 2024

To celebrate the recent craft market expansion, News Joint Events is set to host more than 30 craft brands at the Illinois Craft Showcase 12-7 p.m. Rubber Legs is a hybrid cross of Gary Payton and Scotty 2 Hotty. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. 7 at Molly’s Joint. This batch of flower tested at 0.1%

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. NuEra recently took home the 2023 Cannabis Cup for Cobra Milk , so I jumped at the chance to sample the strain when I found it under the company’s Interstate 420 brand.

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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 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. ILNJ photo This eighth came as four medium-sized pointed flowers.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Heavy Strawberries is a hybrid cross of Permanent Marker and Strawberry Torte. Overall, Heavy Strawberries delivered on real berry flavor and a relaxing indica-hybrid high. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here.

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

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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. Don Shula is a hybrid cross of The White and Diagonal sourced from Cool Beans Seed Co. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. Eventually, the body buzz pushed the effect more indica leaning, and at the back end of the buzz became more sedating. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Big Chillz #1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Big MAC and Chillz, originally bred by Capulator. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I recently picked up a few strains from the lineup including Big Chillz #1. ILNJ photo For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Berry Tart is a phenotype of Wedding Cake, a hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. Berry Tart provided a heavy indica buzz that developed quickly following my bowl. ILNJ photos To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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