By: Diane Benjamin Ben Zimmerman’s mom sent me this picture. She bought the car for Ben’s son, Bryce, for Christmas. He finally got a chance to drive it outside. Their dogs, Gus and Bailly, joined in the fun while campaigning for Ward 1 alderman. Ward 1 has a choice: A family guy or a lawyer […]
By: Diane Benjamin A reader commented yesterday about Cody Hendricks, claiming he had never voted for anything that hurt people. I think I deleted that comment because it was lengthy and full of propaganda. Evidently, tripling the water rates doesn’t hurt people — unless you live paycheck to paycheck, where every dollar matters. What if […]
By: Diane Benjamin No one new filed in Normal. The deadline is close of business on Monday. Current mayor Mboka Mwilambwe filed for reelection: https://bloomingtonelectionsil.gov/2025-consolidated-elections/ Who circulated petitions is always interesting. Former Alderman Joni Painter circulated for Mboka. Did you know current Ward 1 Alderman Jenna Kearns is an attorney? She was one of the […]
