ALTON - During a candidate forum on Feb. 4, 2025, the two Alton City Clerk candidates introduced themselves and shared their platforms with voters. The East End Improvement Association, in partnership with RiverBender.com , The Telegraph and The Big Z, hosted the forum at the Great Rivers Hotel. Aldermanic candidates and mayoral candidates were also in attendance; you can read more about the aldermanic candidates here and read more about the mayoral candidates here . The City Council race is contested between incumbent Cheryl Ingle and current Deputy City Clerk Lauren Wilson. Ingle has worked for the City of Alton for 29 years. She started in the City Clerk’s office and has worked in the Development and Planning and Building and Zoning departments, the Comptroller’s office, the Treasurer’s office, and payroll. In these departments, she worked on the construction of the Alton police station and the conversion of the Humboldt School into the Humboldt
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ALTON - Alton aldermanic candidates had the chance to introduce themselves to the community at a candidate forum. On Feb. 4, 2025, the East End Improvement Association sponsored the forum at Great Rivers Hotel in Alton. Candidates could share more about their platforms. Mayoral candidates also answered questions submitted by the audience; for a full story about the mayoral candidates, click here . Unopposed candidates did not speak, but they were in attendance. Unopposed candidates include Elizabeth “Betsy” Allen, who is running for the treasurer position, and Ward 1 candidate Chris Bohn and Ward 7 candidate Patricia Ford. Ward 2 Ward 2 sees a contested race, with incumbent Caroline MacAfee challenged by Tiana Gipson and Martha Pfister. Gipson is running for the Ward 2 alderperson chair as well as running for reelection on the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education. She is focused on infrastructure, beautification, community awareness
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O'FALLON - Officers from the O'Fallon Police Department (OPD) participated in the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Kickoff Conference held in Bloomington, last week. The event not only focused on preparations for the 2025 Special Olympics but also recognized law enforcement agencies for their fundraising efforts in 2024. The O'Fallon Police Department was honored with the 2024 Platinum Level Fundraising Award for raising $142,842, making it the top fundraiser among departments with 26 to 75 sworn officers. Furthermore, OPD ranked as the second-highest fundraising department in the entire state, surpassing many larger departments. The department credited its success to the dedication of its officers and the strong support from the community. "We could never achieve these successes without the dedication of our officers and the overwhelming support from our community," the O'Fallon Police Department said in a statement.
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