Ald. Tom Tunney was among the honorees at the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois Bill of Rights dinner Oct. 11. Tunney and David Bentlin, from Bloomington-Normal, received the John R. Hammell Award. Buff Carmichael, publisher of The Prairie Flame, received the Harry Kalven Freedom of Expression award. LEFT (from left): Christie Hefner presented Ald. Tunney with the award, and also pictured are Cleo Wilson and Eric Lewis. MIDDLE: Attorney Jill Metz presented Bentlin his honor. RIGHT: Carmichael, with Mary Jo Potter, who presented his award. Photos by Tracy Baim
