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Collinsville Police Department Welcomes New Chief Brett Boerm

1 year 5 months ago
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department officially welcomed its new chief during a transfer of command ceremony Tuesday night, Jan. 14, 2025, marking a significant transition in leadership. Collinsville Mayor Jeff Stehman administered the oath of office to Major Brett Boerm, who succeeds Chief Steve Evans, recognized for his 11 years of service in the role. Chief Boerm, who has served as the Assistant Chief of Police for the past nine years, has deep ties to the Collinsville community. A 1993 graduate of Collinsville High School, he was a member of the state championship soccer teams in 1991 and 1992. His law enforcement journey began in 1997 at the O’Fallon Police Department before he returned to Collinsville in 2000 as a police officer. Over the years, he has held various positions within the department, including Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Assistant Chief. Chief Boerm is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers

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Looking back on Tony's restaurant as it closes | Arch City Report Podcast

1 year 5 months ago
This week's Arch City Report Podcast looks back on Tony's restaurant as it closes, plus examines city earnings tax refunds. Our guest this week is St. Louis Magazine Dining Editor George Mahe, who's written extensively about Tony's, the legendary fine dining establishment, including this conversation with the late Tony's operator Vince Bommarito Sr. Listen to the podcast, which aims to help you quickly understand the biggest stories in St. Louis each week, below. The stories discussed in…

Glen Carbon Approves Police Car Purchases, Service Weapon Sale

1 year 5 months ago
GLEN CARBON - The Glen Carbon Police Department will get two new vehicles following unanimous Village Board approval on Tuesday. Also approved was the sale of a service weapon as a “parting gift” to a retiring officer who carried it throughout his career. As previously reported on Riverbender.com , the purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptors for a total of $96,426 was on the agenda for this week’s Village Board meeting. Also on the agenda was a separate resolution concerning “upfitting” costs of $35,178 to equip both vehicles with various police equipment. Police Chief Todd Link said these new vehicles will replace former Units 29 and 36, which were deemed surplus property and auctioned off by the department. The proceeds from that sale went into the village’s General Fund, and Link said both new vehicles have been budgeted for. As for the upfitting costs, Link said the total would include “all wiring, all lights, all radios,

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Difference Maker: Community Leader Frances Gregg Remembered For Lifelong Service

1 year 5 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Frances Gregg, the founder of Faith in Action Edwardsville/Glen Carbon and a dedicated community member, has died at the age of 95. Her commitment to community service and leadership was instrumental in establishing an organization that provides vital support to individuals in need. Born in Tennessee, Gregg served as the Director of Christian Education before relocating to Edwardsville. In 1998, she founded Faith in Action Edwardsville/Glen Carbon in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church of Edwardsville, starting with a grant of $25,000 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Under Frances' guidance, the organization launched a transportation service aimed at assisting senior and disabled residents in the Edwardsville District #7 community. Gregg remained involved with Faith in Action even after stepping down from her leadership role, participating on the Advisory Committee and attending annual meetings regularly, except for 2024. In 2023, the organization

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