The definitive guide to legal cannabis in Illinois.
We’ve talked about CBD in the past. It’s a close cousin of THC, the active component in cannabis. You can’t yet get drinks infused with THC in Illinois, at least not yet. However, you can get drinks infused with CBD. That’s pretty awesome in and of itself. So if you want to check it out, […]
So, Illinois, what exactly is Cannabis Beer? How is it made? Cannabis beer is basically a non-alcoholic beer. It’s brewed with marijuana. Specifically, weed beer is brewed with the stocks, stems and roots of the marijuana plant, rather than being infused with cannabis oils. The most important thing to know is that marijuana takes the […]
So while we wait out the arrival of cannabis lounges here in Illinois, we look into other options. One choice that is gaining popularity is DIY cooking with marijuana infused ingredients, as we have discussed before. The best way to do it is use basics, and build out your recipes from there. If that interests […]
So, the latest news is that Illinois is getting a cannabis lounge downstate, as you may have heard. What the hell is a cannabis lounge, you ask? A cannabis lounge is basically a place where marijuana enthusiasts can indulge in flower, concentrates, and edibles in a café type setting. These lounges typically seat 40-60 people, […]
So as everyone knows by now, we’ve got a bit of a pot shortage here in Illinois. Until the supply issue gets straightened out, your weed may be hard to come by, so you’ll need to use what you’ve got wisely. You may not get the edibles or concentrates you want, so we’ve got some […]
Hey everybody – we’re continually updating this article since we originally posted it! We’ve already shared lists of legal options for you here and here, as well as the latest news and trends. One thing not yet legal in Illinois, however, is consuming cannabis in cafes, bars or restaurants. So what do you do in […]
We’re continually updating this guide since we originally first posted it in early 2020, shortly after recreational adult use cannabis became in legal in Illinois. After an amazing, historic first weekend, we wanted to help keep the momentum going. There was a lot to cover, at the time, and being a source of information, we […]
Hey all. As we get closer and closer to legalization of recreational pot in Illinois, there’s lots to discuss. Let’s see… Laws, regulation, entertainment, food, drink, jobs… and startups. Are you entrepreneurial? Have you always dreamed of owning your own business? Well, nothing about it is easy or an overnight success. However, if the idea […]