Redemption Botanicals Brings Home Major Wins at the 2025 Best in Grass Competition

Redemption Botanicals dominated the 2025 Best in Grass competition with multiple first-place wins for their flower, rosin, and vape products, solidifying their place as one of Illinois’ top craft cannabis growers.

Super Sweet by Nez Review

A full review of Super Sweet by Nez, a craft Illinois cultivar created from Blockberry x BOLO Runtz. We look at aroma, flavor, effects, and overall quality with an honest rating.

PharmaCann Shuts Down Dwight Cultivation Facility, Cutting 82 Jobs

PharmaCann is shutting down its Dwight cultivation facility and laying off 82 employees, signaling growing financial pressure across the Illinois cannabis market. Falling wholesale prices, heavy taxes and rising costs continue to strain operators as the state faces calls for tax reform to support struggling dispensaries.

Lawsuit Alleges Illinois Regulators Flagged Systemic Diversion at Curaleaf Grow Site

A former compliance director has filed a federal lawsuit alleging Curaleaf’s Illinois cultivation center was flagged for “systemic diversion” by state regulators, citing missing inventory, safety hazards, and ignored compliance warnings.