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Jimmy Ford files for Illinois House District 112
By Tribune Staff • O’FALLON – Jimmy Ford officially filed to run for State Representative in the 112th District on Oct. 27, backed by an overwhelming show of grassroots support from across the Metro East. Ford submitted 1,000 signatures, double the number required, demonstrating the strong community backing for his campaign and his vision to…
Read MoreBack in Blackie II; Troy resident shows off his 1932 Ford Droptop
By Charles Bolinger Editor “Little Deuce Coupe/You don’t know what I got,” go the lyrics by the Beach Boys. However, Bill Ritzel knows exactly what he has in his Deuce Convertible. The quintessential hot rod, the 1932 Ford Coupe and Convertible, also known as the Model 18, was one of three models that succeeded the…
Read MoreJimmy Ford announces campaign for Illinois House District 112
By Tribune Staff O’FALLON – Jimmy Ford, a community leader, small-business owner and father of three, today announced his campaign for State Representative in the 112th District, pledging to bring tough, compassionate leadership to Springfield and work for the people of the Metro East. “Our state is broken because politicians in Springfield care more about…
Read MoreFord credited with creating 3 car categories
Commentary originally published on June 12, 2025 As I mentioned in my initial column, most of what I plan to write about involves my favorite obsession – cars and/or transportation in general. As a toddler, one of my first words was ‘Volkswagen,’ my father told me. He recalled that it took him two years to…
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