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Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge
Article Summary 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 ...
Feb 10, 2026 The photo shows a close-up of marijuana buds before they leaf out. (Capitol News Illinois/Andrew Campbell)
US judge rejects California law that banned masks for federal officers
By Blake Brittain Feb 9 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday preliminarily struck down a California state law that bans federal officers from wearing masks while on duty. U.S. District...
Feb 10, 2026 FILE PHOTO: U.S. federal agents look on as they stand guard in Camarillo, California, U.S., July 10, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo
ICE is cracking down on people who follow them in their cars
By Ted Hesson, Kristina Cooke and Brad Heath WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Becky Ringstrom was heading home after following federal immigration officers in her gray Kia SUV in suburban Minneapolis wh...
Feb 10, 2026 Rebecca Ringstrom is detained by federal immigration agents, as she observed an immigration enforcement operation in her neighborhood, in Blaine, Minnesota, U.S., January 29, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a video. Collette Adkins/via REUTERS
Decatur administrator becomes 3rd key hire for Peoria Public Schools
By Howard Packowitz PEORIA, Ill. - (25 News) - Peoria Public Schools' Board of Education has chosen an administrator from the Decatur school district to oversee finances at PPS. According to 25 News, ...
Feb 10, 2026 (1470 and 100.3 WMBD)
Olympics-Ice hockey-US, Canada group stage meeting promises intensity in Milan
By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Canada will be "out for blood" as they renew their rivalry at the Milano Cortina Games, U.S. veteran Alex Carpenter told reporters on Monday, with...
Feb 10, 2026 Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Women's Preliminary Round - Group A - Switzerland vs United States - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 09, 2026. Alex Carpenter of United States celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates IMAGN IMAGES via REUTERS/Geoff Burke
Trump set to repeal landmark climate finding in huge regulatory rollback this week
Feb 9 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is set this week to overturn an Obama-era scientific finding that serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, the Environmental Protecti...
Feb 10, 2026 FILE PHOTO: Travelers are stuck in a traffic jam as people hit the road before the busy Thanksgiving Day weekend in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., November 21, 2017. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski/File Photo
Salvation Armies in Peoria and Pekin reach Tree of Lights campaign goals
PEORIA, Ill. - The Salvation Armies of Peoria and Pekin are celebrating successful Tree of Lights campaigns. The organization announced Monday night that both groups hit their fundraising goals for 20...
Feb 09, 2026 (Greg Batton/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria father detained for allegedly abusing and injuring infant son
PEORIA, Ill. - A judge has ordered a Peoria man to stay in jail after allegedly abusing and injuring his one-month-old son. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 21-year-old Robdeario Moore...
Feb 09, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Savannah Guthrie says, 'We believe our mom is still out there'
TUCSON, Arizona, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. television network news host Savannah Guthrie took to social media on Monday to plead for the public's assistance in locating her elderly mother, who vanished f...
Feb 09, 2026 A sign showing support from neighbors is posted at the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, U.S. February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble
Peoria County to begin early voting on Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. - Better late than never for early voting in Peoria County. The Peoria County Election Commission announced that Tuesday will be the first day of early voting in the county, as well as vo...
Feb 09, 2026 (Julia Bradley & 1470 100.3 WMBD Radio)
