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Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge

Judges’ verdict: We need more space, and more historical covers for February 10

Future of international teachers uncertain amid federal policy changes

Morris High School’s mascot is now the Warriors

FEMA denies appeal for aid for summer storm damage in McHenry, Kane, Will, Cook counties

Pritzker backs longtime political ally Margaret Croke for comptroller

Here’s a timeline of the Chicago Bears’ search for a new stadium

Joliet Catholic edges out Plainfield South after thrilling fourth quarter finish

Glenbard West’s Brady Johnson, son of a Rose Bowl co-captain, commits to dad’s alma mater Northwestern

Big-play threat Grant Bowen emerges as two-way star for IC Catholic Prep, sees recruitment take off

Jack of all trades, St. Francis’ James McGrath shines on defense, sees recruitment heat up with Oklahoma offer

Here are the players, coaches in Super Bowl LX with Illinois, Chicago Bears connections

Rich Miller: SAFE-T Act criticism after Blue Line attack is mostly misguided

Eye On Illinois: Justices suggest McLean County’s new family court be scaled statewide

Paperwork: Warning: This headline is a trick to get you to read me

Eye On Illinois: Federal grant money still coming to our leading universities

Toby Moore: For your benefit

Eye On Illinois: K-12 funding requests an exercise in understanding EBF, MCAT, SCGP and more

Eye On Illinois: To what extent can government reduce otherwise preventable maternity deaths?

Wolter: Early development of the telephone in north-central Illinois

5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Sweetie Skate, Galentine’s party at The Lush Vine and more this weekend

5 Things to Do: Rocker Bret Michaels in St. Charles, comedian Francis Ellis in Batavia and more this weekend

“Kill one desperado, wound two more” and more historical covers for February 9

2025 Chicago Bears position review: Safeties

Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

Chicago Bears reportedly promote Press Taylor to offensive coordinator