Pulliam, Charles Leonard

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.
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.
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
Hoffman scores in OT to lift Senators past Blackhawks, 4-3

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Mike Hoffman scored his second goal of the game 30 seconds into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.Bobby Ryan and Mark Stone also
Hoffman scores in OT to lift Senators past Blackhawks, 4-3

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Mike Hoffman scored his second goal of the game 30 seconds into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
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
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.
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
Police: 1 injured in shooting at suburban Chicago Wal-Mart
DARIEN, Ill. (AP) — Police say one person is injured after a shooting inside a suburban Chicago Wal-Mart store and it appears to be an isolated incident. Darien Police Deputy Chief John Cooper said in a Thursday
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
Chicago Teachers Union 3-day vote could allow strike in 2016
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Teachers Union says it’ll conduct a strike authorization vote next week, but a possible walkout would still take months. In a statement Thursday, CTU officials say there’ll be a vote for the
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
Local authorities have plans in place in case of mass shooting

In light of Wednesday’s mass shooting that took the lives of 14 victims and injured 21 others in San Bernardino, California, local authorities chimed in on how such a tragedy would be handled should something similar happen
Local authorities have plans in place in case of mass shooting

In light of Wednesday’s mass shooting that took the lives of 14 victims and injured 21 others in San Bernardino, California, local authorities chimed in on how such a tragedy would be handled should something similar happen
Galesburg Public Library acquires neighboring bar

The new location of the Galesburg Public Library has just expanded it’s property.

