Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

WEPA is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Whoody Melon and Platinum OG. This batch of flower tested at 0.97% THC, 25.32% THCa, and 26.29% total cannabinoids. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 27, 2024

Chem Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of ChemDawg and Girl Scout Cookies. This oil tested at 74.05% THC. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

This moonrock tested at 9.494% THCa, 50.544% THC, and 61.977% total cannabinoids. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2024

THC, 25.47% THCa, and 25.77% total cannabinoids. 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. This batch of flower tested at 0.3%

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2024

From events to product names, it’s refreshing to see brands have fun with their businesses. Grand Master Sexy is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Scotty 2 Hotty and Oreoz. Grand Master Sexy is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Scotty 2 Hotty and Oreoz. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, 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

JANUARY 16, 2024

Super Boof is an indica-learning hybrid cross of Black Cherry Punch and Tropicanna Cookies, originally created by California’s Blockhead. This batch of flower tested at 0.99% CBCa, 1.59% CBGa, 0.39% Delta 9 THC, 34.05% THCa, and 37.01% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 5, 2024

is an indica-leaning hybrid, a cross between Great White Shark and Jamaican Lambsbread. This batch of flower tested at 1.02% THC, 20.93% THCa, and 22.8% provided a slow building but eventually heavy indica experience. was a densely flavored indica with a classic nightcap-style experience, making it best for the end of the day.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Grape Sugar Cookies is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Purple Haze. This batch of live resin tested 0.17% CBDa, 2.17% THC, 83.8% The two-staged experience, a sativa-like burst of energy at the top end followed by a slow-moving peaceful calm, was more sativa then indica buzz than the label indicated hybrid.

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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

APRIL 21, 2023

Face Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Kush Mints. This batch of flower tested at 0.46% THC, 28.67% THCa, and 29.13% total cannabinoids. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 1, 2024

Smackerz is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Gorilla Glue and Rozay. Delta 9 THC, and 31% THCa. 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. The first strain I chose to review was Smackerz.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 1.46% THC, 30.83% THCa, and 32.29% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos After the intense peak, there was a long tail of indica heaviness that was best suited for the end of the day.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 0.63% THC, 28.96% THCa, and 29.59% total cannabinoids. Brownie Scout is known for its potent indica experience, and this batch was spot on. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2024

Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop. This batch of flower tested at 0.75% THC, 24.23% THCa, and 26.18% total cannabinoids. Jelly Roll leaned more towards center-spectrum hybrid than indica, leaving me calm but stopping short of relaxing me enough for sleep.

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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. This vape tested at 83.33% THC and 87.35% total cannabinoids.

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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 sugary THC crystals thickened the terp-heavy budder considerably and made for a wet clay consistency that was easy to dose. Physically, this live resin was tingly and euphoric, never becoming “indica” heavy.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 15, 2024

This batch of flower tested at 0.52% THC, 25.7% 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. Cresco’s Blu Bomb Pop strain recently grabbed my attention when I spotted it on Sunnyside Champaign’s menu.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

News Joint Events is set to host Lobo as one of more than 30 craft brands offering samples at the Illinois Craft Showcase 12-7 p.m. This 2-gram hemp-wrapped blunt tested at 2.422% THC, 23.12% THCa, and 26.287% total cannabinoids. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. 7 at Molly’s Joint.

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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. This vape cart tested at 0.15% CBDa, 0.17% CBD, 19.63% THCa, 57.49% THC, and 81.94% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Dabstract blends distillate with live-resin extracted-terpene sauce.

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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. THC and 21.02% THCa. 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.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 0.534% THC, 26.153% THCa, and 27.995% total cannabinoids. At the half-hour mark, heavy waves of weighted-style indica pressure started moving through my body.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 0.01% THC, 23.912% THCa, and 24.48% total cannabinoids. Kush and Cream fell hard into the indica end of the spectrum, providing a heavy couchlock sensation both mentally and physically.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 16, 2023

Hood Candyz is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz and Why U Gelly? This batch of flower tested at 0.78% THC, 23.62% THCa, and 24.76% total cannabinoids. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. This batch of flower tested at 0.424% CBGa, 0.458% THC, 19.36% THCa, and 20.242% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to review.

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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. In fact, our Thirty % Plus THC review series, which used to receive reviews monthly, only featured four entries in 2022. Animal Mint Cake is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GSC and Fire OG.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 13, 2023

Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG. This batch of flower tested at 1.87% THC, 21.36% THCa, and 23.89% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The cedar and lime appeared at the finish, adding some complexity to the profile.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 0.67% THC, 25.23% THCa, and 26.27% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photo For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Chimera is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of White Truffle and The Creature. This batch of infused shake tested at 22.367% THC, 14.158% THCa, and 38.208% total cannabinoids. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The Moondust is a three-way blend of flower shake, butane extracted oil, and kief.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 12, 2024

Flan is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Dosidos and Mochi. THC, 26.49% THCa, and 27.19% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. While I complain about dispensary-menu strain names looking more like bakeries than weed shops, I still enjoy a few dessert-moniker strains.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This batch of flower tested at 1.187% THC, 23.333% THCa, and 24.52% total cannabinoids. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 10, 2023

Zero is an indica-leaning cross of (Banana OG and Papaya) and Tropicana Cookies F1. These prerolls tested at 1.02% THC and 22.9% Banana Milkshake is an indica-dominant hybrid cross of [(Banana OG x Cherry Pie) and (Strawberry Diesel)] and (Chem OG x Daffie) testing at 0.49% THC and 23.35% THCa. Zero and Banana Milkshake.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 0.71% CBGa, 0.47% THC, 34.09% THCa, and 35.27% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

GMO is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Chemdawg and GSC. This batch of live rosin tested at 8.03% Delta 9 THC, 73.28% THCa, 0.15% CBDa, and 85.36% total cannabinoids. GMO is known to be a heavy hitting indica and this example is no exception. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit 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. This preroll tested at 0.32% THC, 19.3% 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.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 20, 2024

This batch of flower tested at 0.03% CBDa, 0.29% Delta 9 THC, 26.84% THCa, and 27.71% total cannabinoids. Physically, the opening of the experience matched the mental energy with a tingling euphoric come up, but by the 30-minute mark a heavy-indica weight had settled into my core. Terpenes were 2.209% of the total weight.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 1, 2024

The Select Grape Ape Briq Vape is a THC distillate-based oil infused with botanically derived terpenes. THC, and 83.98% total cannabinoids. Multiple strong pulls created a heavier full body buzz complete with waves of indica-style pressure. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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