MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today we’ll be taking a closer look at what the condition of insomnia involves, how it might be treated with the use of medical marijuana, and what the best MMJ strains for insomnia are. However, there are also useful MMJ strains with high CBD for insomnia and sleep disorders. What is Insomnia?

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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.

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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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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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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

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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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. The candy sweetness was still present, and lower temperatures brought it out more.

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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. Notes of cake, lemon, and cut grass were present but hard to detect.

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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. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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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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FEBRUARY 26, 2023

By Patsy Marie Known for making High Times’ 2016 World’s Strongest Strains list, Apple Fritter has always been a potent and reliable cultivar. As someone who is always looking to try another apple strain, I was genuinely excited when I first saw Apple Fritter in February of 2022, just after Ozone first released its concentrate line.

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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. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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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. Jupiter is a hybrid cross of Chem 4 and Goliath. The effects landed square in the middle for a balanced hybrid head and body buzz.

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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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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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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. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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MARCH 24, 2024

A few weeks ago, I ran into John Grown #39, who let us know about a new strain he cultivated: Dream Cloud. Dream Cloud is a hybrid cross of Platinum Yoda and Blue Dream from In House Genetics, bred by JoDa. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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APRIL 1, 2024

The first strain I chose to review was Smackerz. 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. Delta 9 THC, and 31% THCa.

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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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FEBRUARY 10, 2024

During a recent stop at Star Buds Burbank a budtender told me about Grape Jubilee, one of the more indica-leaning strains from Kaviar’s new releases. Grape Jubilee is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Berry Bubba. Intrigued, and hoping for a good night’s sleep, I picked up an eighth to sample.

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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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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Rythm has tapped into this strategy with several strains. Recently, I spotted Animal Face, a strain bred by Seed Junky Genetics , on the menu at Rise Effingham , so I stopped in and picked up a sample. Animal Face is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Animal Mints.

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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.

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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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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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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. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Gary Payton OG is a hybrid cross of The Y and Snowman. Gary Payton’s reputation as a centered hybrid struck true as my mental creativity increased quickly, but my energy levels gradually worked their way down as I became more relaxed after smoking. Playful and clearheaded, I found the strain was a good fit or brainstorming.

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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. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. THCa, and 21.63% total cannabinoids.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Thompson to David Foster Wallace, Acapulco Gold is undoubtedly a legendary well-known strain. Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. Overall, this was a flavorful run and a solid picture of old school sativa genetics that hit the mark and left me looking forward to sampling more of this strain across the nuEra catalog.

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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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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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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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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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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 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. Created by Seed Junky Genetics , Jealousy is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Sherbert Bx1 and Gelato 41.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Recently I picked up from Cloud 9 Champaign another strain, Blood Moon, to follow up with. Blood Moon is a hybrid cross of EmergenC and Kush Mints. Inside the jar, a very light blend of sweet-almond paste, diesel, and freshly turned earth was present but took some real olfactory investigation to bring out.

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