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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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. Physically, this live resin was tingly and euphoric, never becoming “indica” heavy. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. That’s why I picked up POTUS Berriez Live Resin from Aerīz at Consume Marion.

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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

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

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

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

JULY 20, 2024

Cresco Triangle is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Las Vegas Lemon Skunk and Triangle Kush. ILNJ photo Despite being a simple metal coil in a glass tank, the Cresco cart manages to maintain brand identity with a few features, such as the clear circular mouthpiece, colored indicator band (in this case, blue for indica), and branded tank.

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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. Best fit for the evening, DNA Cake delivered a classic Cake flavor and indica buzz.

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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

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

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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

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

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

MARCH 12, 2024

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. The indica style pressure continued to build and spread for the following half hour, eventually becoming a full couchlock heaviness that knocked out my chronic muscle pains.

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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. Rythm has tapped into this strategy with several strains.

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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

APRIL 16, 2024

Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop. Jelly Roll leaned more towards center-spectrum hybrid than indica, leaving me calm but stopping short of relaxing me enough for sleep. 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

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. I recently stopped into Rise Effingham and picked up an eighth to review.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit 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

MARCH 3, 2023

The Stoned Pear indica gummies came infused with Blueberry Clementine (Blueberry and Clementine). The Stoned Pear Indica was the most understated of the three. The Mimosa Sativa provided an additional clarity of mind that I enjoyed for work while the Stoned Pear Indica made me silly but hurt my overall focus.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 29, 2021

The interactions of the endocannabinoid system with the autonomic nervous system seem to be the driving force behind the reported cardiovascular adverse events [from cannabis],” wrote a group of researchers who recently reviewed years of cannabis studies 1. Is sativa or indica worse for your heart rate? increase among women 11.

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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. As mentioned, a few Illinois cultivators always grab my attention when they drop new genetics.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 0.7%

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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

MAY 15, 2024

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. The flavor lost the sweet overtones becoming savory and herbal as the pine and wet soil notes came to the front of the profile. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

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. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Pastries #34 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Oreoz and Jet Fuel Gelato, originally bred by Compound Genetics. At the half-hour mark, heavy waves of weighted-style indica pressure started moving through my body. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Kush and Cream is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Zkittles and OG Kush Breath. Kush and Cream fell hard into the indica end of the spectrum, providing a heavy couchlock sensation both mentally and physically. 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

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. Even after exploring the collection for several years, Im still finding new cuts.

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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. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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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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FloridaMarijuana.net

MAY 1, 2020

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). In this article we will be reviewing their White Sunshine that’s available at Trulieve in 1/8th oz smokable flower. White Sunshine Lineage.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The effect profile leaned hard into the indica side of the spectrum, an effect often found in heavily ambered trichome carrying flower. This heavy indica sensation made Fire Berries best at the end of the day as a nightcap. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 16, 2024

The effects landed on the indica-leaning hybrid spectrum. As the buzz continued, the head high leaned more indica with less-focused thoughts that accompanied a careless attitude. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Stay tuned for more entries from News Joint Grow Journal.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 13, 2023

Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG. Biscotti struck more at the center of experiential spectrum than its indica-leaning genetics indicated with a calm, collected mindscape that brought down my anxiety without influencing my concentration or energy levels.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 14, 2023

Purple Punch is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Larry OG and Granddaddy Purple. While Granddaddy Purple typically delivers a heavy indica-style high, Purple Punch had a more balanced and calming effect. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This preroll tested at 0.32% THC, 19.3%

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I recently discovered BLOOM’s take on the creamy indica in the form of the London Pound Cake Sherbert Surf Disposable. News Joint Events is set to host BLOOM as one of the more than two-dozen craft brands offering samples at the Illinois Craft Showcase from 12-7 p.m. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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