Pulliam, Charles Leonard

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Charles Leonard Pulliam, 72 of Abingdon, died at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

Lombard Middle School goes viral

It started as a school hand signal that a few teachers and students would occasionally throw at school and sporting events. Now the Lombard L has turned into a local social media phenomenon, even reaching unexpected places.

New charge filed in gang member firearm case

A Galesburg man appeared in court today on a newly filed charge of armed habitual criminal, a Class X felony worth up to 30 years in prison. Judge Thomas Ewing read the new charge to 24-year-old Deshawn

Milwaukee’s balance sinks SIU-Edwardsville 64-51

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Matt Tiby led a balanced attack with 12 points and Milwaukee pulled away in the second half to defeat SIU-Edwardsville 64-51 on Thursday night.Jordan Johnson had 10 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and

Memorial to fallen Illinois State Police troopers dedicated

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (AP) — A new memorial to fallen Illinois State Police troopers has been dedicated in Effingham County. The black monument located in the old Effingham County Courthouse square honors troopers from state police District 12

Benton looks to tear down cabin known as teen hot spot

BENTON, Ill. (AP) — A log cabin that served as a popular gathering spot for generations of southern Illinois teens is likely headed for the scrap heap. The (Carbondale) Southern Illinoisan reports that Benton city officials expect

Bradley University to expand online offerings

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Bradley University in Peoria is adding online master of arts degrees in clinical mental health counseling and professional school counseling. The private university in Peoria said Thursday that it will add the new

Statue for war monument arrives in Freeport

FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) — Victory has returned to Freeport. Victory is a bronze statue that organizers are preparing to place atop the city’s Civil War monument on the grounds of the Stephenson County Courthouse. The (Freeport) Journal-Standard

Cook County Clerk’s employee pleads not guilty

CHICAGO (AP) — An employee of Cook County Circuit Clerk Dorothy Brown’s office has pleaded not guilty to lying to a federal grand jury. The Chicago Tribune reports a magistrate judge set bail Thursday at $15,000 for

Gliniewicz funds to remain frozen until Monday

FOX LAKE, Ill. (AP) — An order to release frozen funds to the widow of a northern Illinois police officer who authorities say killed himself after embezzling from a youth program will be approved next week. The