Manager's family, friends stand by during his ordeal

ARCOLA – When Brad Pullen, the last hostage, was freed from an Arcola bank Thursday, three girls in his family ran exuberantly along Illinois 133.

"He is out! He is out!" they shouted to well-wishers.

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