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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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 13, 2025

Im a sucker for a great strain name. Funky Lo Mein is a hybrid cross of Raspberry Shortcake and (Bermuda Triangle OG X (Louis XIII X Grim Bastard OG). FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. For News Joint Printing services, click here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 15, 2024

Despite reviewing more than 500 products, a great strain name still catches my eye. Cresco’s Blu Bomb Pop strain recently grabbed my attention when I spotted it on Sunnyside Champaign’s menu. Blu Bomb Pop is a hybrid cross of Candy Rain and Blulato. This batch of flower tested at 0.52% THC, 25.7%

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 23, 2024

I hadn’t heard of Kaviar’s Forbidden Razittlez when I first spotted it on the menu at Star Buds Burbank a while ago, so I decided to pick a sample to see what the strain had to offer. Forbidden Razittles is an indica -eaning hybrid cross of an unknown strain and Zkittlez. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2024

I’ve sampled a few “standard bearer” strains across multiple producers, states, and markets. Lumpy’s Apple Fritter is one of those strains. I recently spotted the strain on the menu at nuEra Urbana from Interstate 420 , so I picked up an eighth to review. Apple Fritter is a hybrid cross of Sour Apple and Animal Cookies.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As the cannabis industry matures and starts to take itself more seriously, one area that I hope never gets too “grown up” is the tendency for breeders to still have fun when naming strains. I picked up an eighth of the strain to review. Lusty Lady is a hybrid cross of Bahama Mama and Red Runtz, bred originally by Exotic Genetix.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2024

When I review a new batch of releases, I’m usually met with a flood of follow-up recommendations from readers for strains from the same collection. Johnny Apple Seed is a hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Apple Fritter, originally bred by Elev8. in Rolling Meadows and picked up a sample to review.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 3, 2024

While I love sampling the never-ending list of new genetics hitting shelves, I also love revisiting strains I’ve sampled before, especially when it’s a different format. Purple Churro is a hybrid cross of Cinnamon Horchata and Apples and Bananas, originally created by Compound Genetics.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 21, 2024

Cresco has catered to these buyers by tapping into a longstanding genetic standout with its new TK-91 strain. Picked up at Sunnyside Champaign , TK-91 is a hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Chem 91. Heavier than the hybrid label led me to anticipate, TK-91 opened with a foggy and distractible headspace. total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

I’ve said before that classic strains are classic for a reason, and when multiple legendary strains are crossed, I have to explore the results. POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. Sometimes, genetics are what grab me. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2024

While credible arguments can be made for many classic strains, I still believe the best way to drop a new label is with new genetics. Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop. Ivy Hall shares this belief, dropping three new cuts as part of the dispensary’s new flower rollout.

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The Cannigma

JULY 29, 2021

Long before he became the legendary cannabis cultivator behind powerhouse strains like Strawberry Cough , he was Adam Orenstein, a nice Jewish boy from Long Island. I believe that just like food we know that the more you process a food stuff the less helpful it becomes. There’s gotta be a movie in there somewhere,” he says.

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The Cannigma

JULY 26, 2021

The research, published last week in the journal “ Scientific Advances ,” used the whole-genome resequencing of 110 different hemp and drug-type cannabis strains from around the world to study their genetic roots. That seems to be the most pressing problem for humans then: How to get food,” Purugganan said.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 19, 2023

After reviewing hundreds of strains in the last 40 months, I’d like to think I have a pretty good sense of how a strain’s flavor and effects will turn out if I have previously sampled its parent strains. Cap N’ Kush by Rythm was one of those strains. Cap N’ Kush by Rythm was one of those strains.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Thankfully, The Botanist has more than one “strawberry strain” in its new genetic lineup. Bloom Ztrawberriez #12 is a hybrid cross of Orange Zkittlez and Strawberry Guava originally bred by Bloom Seed Co. I picked up the label’s Bloom Ztrawberriez #12 to see how it stacked up. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Despite claiming the 3rd largest legal cannabis market in America, Illinois has relatively few “signature” strains. Fox River Chem is a hybrid Chemdog cross. Fox River Chem struck as a middle-of-the-road hybrid with a wide-open awareness hitting by the end of my bowl and an overall body lightness that felt like floating.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

After sampling the first releases from Kaviar , I’ve looked forward to sampling the label’s new strains from its in-house grows. Windy City Mints is a hybrid cross of Triangle Mints and Kush Mints. ILNJ photo FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 3, 2023

Instead of dropping a single flavor, Revolution Cannabis has dropped an entire line of single-strain rosin infused gummies. Revolutions’ new live rosin infused gummies came in three flavors, each with a different strain specific rosin infusion. I headed up to Enlightened Mt. Each gummy was circular and roughly quarter sized.

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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. The Glove is a hybrid cross of The Snowman and Y Life. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Galaxy Labs has been continuously adding strains to the brand’s profile since it came to market. Recently, at the Illinois Craft Showcase, the label had more than five new strains fresh out of R&D testing. I picked up one of those new strains, Guava Bars, to review. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 26, 2023

John Grow #36 tells us about Bahama Runtz, a signature strain bred by G.O.A.T. Bahama Runtz is a 50/50-hybrid cross between Solfire’s Bahama Mama and ABF’s S1 Runtz. The effects land smack-dab in the middle, which makes Bahama Runtz extremely suited for patients searching that true hybrid strain.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 11, 2023

Rythm has been impressive with its recent selection of blockbuster strains, and one standout is Space Cream. Rythm has introduced this hybrid strain as a live resin variant. Space Cream is a hybrid cross of Time Wreck and Space Queel. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2024

Over the past year, I’ve discovered more new strains boasting cherry flavors than ever before. Chilled Cherries is a hybrid cross of Sunset Sherbert and Cherry Cookies. ILNJ photos FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

After a couple years covering the product space in the Illinois market, it’s easy to tell which strains are cultivator’s darlings. Don Shula is a hybrid cross of The White and Diagonal sourced from Cool Beans Seed Co. The smooth smoke delivered a rich garlic, earth, and skunk base complemented by highlights of lemon and pepper.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“Shop by genetics” is advice I gave as a budtender, and it’s still a rule I follow when seeking new strains. When I catch the word wedding in a strain name, I take the time to try it out. Wedding Mints is a hybrid cross of Wedding Cake and Sinmint Cookies. Wedding Cake is a reliable standby of mine.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2024

The team behind the label has recently expanded on the idea by collaborating with bands to bring custom strains to market. The second release from this Rythm Artist Series , the strain Outta My Head, is in collaboration with pop punk group State Champs. I recently stopped at Rise Effingham and picked up an eighth to review.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 7, 2024

As a strawberry enthusiast, though, it has been the brand’s Heavy Strawberries strain that has kept my attention. 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.

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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. Gone Swishin is a hybrid cross of Gary Payton and Fish Scale, created in-house by Revolution.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 18, 2023

While trying to keep track of a constantly expanding list of strains, I come across a lot of cake, mac, cookie, and glues on Illinois dispensary menus, so I’m interested when I find a new strain name. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 13, 2024

One nice aspect about the Dabstract partnership with Bedford Grow is that Illinois consumers are already familiar with the strains. I’ve sampled Chunk Dawg in just about every format and was pleased to see Dabstract release the strain as part of its first batch of vape carts.

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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

MAY 16, 2024

One of my least favorite strains is Purple Punch. cycle, I decided to pop Black Cherry Punch by 34 Mongrels as my one nighttime strain. The effects landed on the indica-leaning hybrid spectrum. ILNJ photo FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 16, 2024

While Super Boof has been around for a while now, 2023 was the real breakout year for the funny-named strain. Northern Heights by Oregonix included the cut as part of the labels first strain drops, and it immediately grabbed my attention. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to sample.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Every time I check the menu, I see new Kaviar strains. 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. Take Kaviar for example.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ice Cream Sandwiches is a hybrid cross of Ice Cream Cake and Oreoz. Jet Fuel OG is a hybrid cross of High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. Both strains came on quick with a sharp come up that hit all at once before the joint was finished. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Bedford Grow recently released a new strain, Drunken Strawberries in badder form, so I stopped into Maribis Springfield on Denver for a sample. Drunken Strawberries is a hybrid cross of Motorbreath 15 and Strawberry Guava. The modest berry is one of my favorite overall fruits, so it’s no surprise I love the flavor in weed as well.

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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. ILNJ photo.

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