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Fight to expunge records frustrates attorney, clientsFeb 22, 2026 3:56 pm - Frustration over the long road to getting old marijuana offenses expunged isn’t just limited to those who want their records cleared: It can also be a headache for attorneys.
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Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge
Feb 22, 2026 3:55 pm - Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders. Although law enforcement agencies have 60 days to comply with court orders, records can still appear in background checks until the state police update their database and issue a confirmation letter.
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Next US-Iran nuclear talks are Thursday in Geneva as Washington awaits proposed deal from TehranFeb 22, 2026 3:53 pm - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran will hold their next round of nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva, a facilitator said Sunday, as the Islamic Re...
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Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast with winter storm's approachFeb 22, 2026 3:48 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — Snow and rain began falling Sunday across parts of the East Coast, the first jabs of an intense winter storm expected to wallop the region through the day...
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Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture himFeb 22, 2026 3:40 pm - MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho, ” on Sunday, decapitating what h...
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Jack Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for gold at the Olympics
Feb 22, 2026 2:12 pm - MILAN — The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed. Jack Hughes scored less than 2 minutes into overt...
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Two sent to hospital, home uninhabitable after fireFeb 22, 2026 12:46 pm - Two people were sent to a hospital and one cat was rescued from a fire that left a home in Wonder Lake uninhabitable Saturday, authorities said.
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One killed in early morning RV fire in Des PlainesFeb 22, 2026 11:33 am - One person was found dead following a recreational vehicle fire in Des Plaines Sunday morning, authorities said.
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Cary’s ‘Alfresco Alley’ seasonal outdoor space could get a glow-up
Feb 22, 2026 8:36 am - Cary is looking to spruce up a downtown street that has pedestrian-only access during warmer months.
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TSA says PreCheck still operational after previous announcement of suspension during funding fight