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Paula I. Hickerson

Paula I. Hickerson, 52, of Galesburg, died at 9:22 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

Snow, ice making Illinois travel treacherous in places

CHICAGO (AP) — The National Weather Service says snowfall over the last 24 hours has been between around 1 to 4 inches in northern Illinois. It’s said accumulations of up to half-foot are possible in places followed by

Chicago federal court confirms self-representation rights

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago-based appellate court has ruled that suspects have clear rights to represent themselves and that judges don’t have wide latitude to withhold those rights.

Chicago police union criticizes finding shooting unjustified

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s police union is criticizing a disciplinary body’s ruling that an officer’s fatal shooting of a 19-year-old carrying a baseball bat in 2015 was unjustified.

Illinois governor announces staff changes

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has named a state economist as the head of his office of management and budget.

Illinois governor again rejects elderly home care plan

CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has again vetoed plans to prevent changes his administration want to make to in-home services aimed at keeping elderly Illinois residents out of nursing homes.

Tow truck driver sentenced for targeting Chicago sightseers

CHICAGO (AP) — A former city of Chicago tow truck driver is facing nine years behind bars for towing away cars of sightseers, then demanding bribes of up to $150 to return the vehicles.

Chicago police statistics show increase in carjackings

CHICAGO (AP) — Statistics from the Chicago Police Department show an increase in carjackings over the past two years.

Illinois motorists urged to drive safely this New Year’s Eve

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois transportation officials and law enforcement are urging motorists to drive safely as the New Year’s holiday approaches.

Kane’s OT goal gives 32-year-old Chicago goalie win in debut

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Patrick Kane scored 50 seconds into overtime to give 32-year-old goaltender Jeff Glass a win in his NHL debut and lift the Chicago Blackhawks over the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Friday night.

Radulov scores 2 late goals, Stars beat Blues 4-2

DALLAS (AP) — Alexander Radulov had a power-play goal and an empty-netter in the final 2:21 to lift the Dallas Stars over the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Friday night.

Markkanen scores 32 as Bulls beat Pacers 119-107

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 32 points, Nikola Mirotic added 28 and the surging Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 119-107 on Friday night for their third consecutive win.