The Cole Memo

Watch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/05/258-house-executive-committee-hearing-cannabis-working-group-and-more-2/

In this episode, we talk about the CURE act with Vilmarie Narloch. We do a deep dive into what the advisory board will look like, what licensing will look like, what criminal penalties would remain, and more. Read full show notes or watch video version here: https://chillinois.net/2023/03/01/259-vilmarie-narloch/

In this episode, we talk about an upcoming House Executive Committee Hearing, a cannabis working group, and more. Watch the video version and read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/28/258-house-executive-committee-hearing-cannabis-working-group-and-more/

In this episode, I return to Urbana, Illinois for a conversation with defense attorney, Evan Bruno. Watch the video version and read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/27/253-evan-bruno/

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Lasley to talk about cannabis legalization in Missouri. Lasley is the Chief Content Director at IllinoisNewsJoint.com. Watch the video version of this podcast, read the show notes, and connect with Lasley here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/26/255-michael-lasley-chief-content-director-at-illinoisnewsjoint-com/

This is a conversation between Justine and Cole during a wake and bake session on Super Bowl Sunday. Listen to new episodes of the Chillinois Podcast at Patreon.com/Chillinois

In this episode, we play voicemails that we received, we talk about homegrow, new cannabis legislation in Illinois, decriminalization vs. legalization, and more. You can contact us at Chillinois.net/Contact. Stream the video version of this episode at Chillinois.net/Video

In this episode, I speak to Carly Bader about remediation and kill steps and what differentiates the two processes. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/02/12/252-carly-bader-willowindustries-com/

Join us for an impromptu conversation in a smoke-filled room.

In this episode, I am joined by Grant Smith Ellis. We discuss a breaking story in the cannabis industry. You can find more from Grant, and get early access to his on-the-ground reporting via Patreon.com/GrantSmithEllis (including exclusive newly-breaking coverage of a regulatory investigation by Massachusetts officials into industry giant Curaleaf). Read the full show notes here: https://chillinoi...

In this episode, Nathan Gates joins us for a discussion on the Cure Act (HB0001) which would effectively deschedule psilocybin in Illinois. The bill also creates a regulatory structure for supported-adult-use. We talk about what this means and more. Read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/01/21/249-nathan-gates-illinois-psychedelic-society/

In this episode, we talk about a killer batch of edibles that we made, psilocybin and cannabis legislation, "light house work", and much more. [This episode was originally released on Patreon. Com/Chillinois on January 10, 2023]

[This episode was originally released on Patreon on January 10th, 2023] In this episode, I discuss the latest legislation that has been pre-filed for our next legislative session. Read full show notes (featuring citations) here: https://chillinois.net/2023/01/25/245-new-cannabis-legislation-has-been-filed-for-2023/

In this episode, Katie Sullivan and I discuss the issues with the Illinois Medical Cannabis program, including civil rights, firearms access, and affordability for patients. We also explore the role of caregivers and home grow access in the program. Watch the video version of this episode or read the full show notes here: http://chillinois.net/2023/01/21/245-whats-wrong-with-the-medical-cannabis-p...

[This episode was originally released on Patreon on January 6th, 2023] In this episode, I give you an exclusive look at cannabis legislation that has been filed for the next General Assembly in Illinois. Read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/01/20/244-new-cannabis-legislation-has-been-filed-for-2023/

[This episode was originally released on Patreon on January 5th, 2023] In this episode, I share an update that I received during a meeting with the office of the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer and the Illinois Department of Public Health. Michael Morthland from IDPH told me that the state is working on a new portal for medical cannabis patients and caregivers. Read full show notes here:

[This episode was originally released on Chillinois.net/Patreon on 01/03/2023] In this week's episode, we talk about Illinois' latest move to temporarily extend guidance for curbside pickup for medical cannabis patients, Kentucky's latest move to "partially" legalize cannabis, accepting 2023, my theories on the man flu, and we close the show with a funny story. Read the full show notes, including...

In this episode, Philip and I recap our top 10 favorite Illinois cannabis news stories from the year of 2022. Click here to watch the video version, read citations, and full show notes: https://chillinois.net/2023/01/01/241-top-cannabis-news-stories-from-2022-for-illinois-cannabis-industry/

In this episode, Mike Fourcher returns to the Chillinois Podcast. We have a brief chat about the latest nuclear fusion energy breakthrough tests. We talk about Mike's time at GrownIn, why the state of Illinois has limited the issuance of cannabis licenses, and more. Watch this episode or read the show notes at: http://chillinois.net/2022/12/30/239-mike-fourcher/

In this episode, we revisit the history of cannabis in Illinois. I am joined by 2 cannabis advocates: Maryann Loncar and Philip. You can visit Maryann Loncar's website at TheCannabisAdvocate.net. You can watch this episode or view part 1 of this series (episode #232) here: https://chillinois.net/2023/01/07/238-the-history-of-illinois-cannabis-1-5/

In this episode, I have a casual smoke session with a fellow advocate named Philip. We talk episode #232 of the Chillinois Podcast and our future plans. This episode serves as a sort of behind the scenes conversation to show you what goes into our research and analysis for this entire project. To view the first episode that we made, view the links in the show notes: https://chillinois.net/2022/12/...

In this podcast, I am joined by Felicia Santiago, Edie Moore, Joseph Friedman, and Katie Sullivan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Click here to view the full show notes and see citations for stories mentioned during the show: https://chillinois.net/2022/12/30/call-to-action-curbside-pickup-for-illinois-medical-cannabis-patients-must-continue/

In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Thomas to talk about his small business 420Pipes. You can find the business online at 420Pipes.com. We also talk about Nicholas's experience of growing up as a Jehovah's Witness. Read show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2022/12/11/236-nicholas-thomas-420pipes-com/

Recently, a claim was made online that a body was found in a dispensary that is located in Mundelein, Illinois. After seeing the claim online, I reached out to GTI, the company that owns the Rise cannabis store. Rose Mattio, a person that claimed to "head" the external communications firm for GTI, reached out to me for follow up. They ultimately confirmed that an individual had passed away in thei...

In this episode, I speak to Demitri Downing. You watch the video version of this podcast or read the full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2022/12/07/234-demitri-downing-marijuana-industry-trade-association/