Dalton Brown joined Riverbender.com in January of 2022. He grew up in Jerseyville and graduated from Jersey Community High School in 2017. Dalton earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with a major in Mass Communications and a minor in Political Science.
During his time at SIUE, Dalton worked as a Copy Editor for The Alestle, the university’s news organization with print and online operations. As a small, student-run newspaper, he often found himself filling the role of reporter and writer and regularly wrote news, lifestyle, and opinion pieces for The Alestle. He received recognition from the Illinois College Press Association for his writing.
Dalton also interned at The Hauser Group, a St. Louis-based Public Relations firm with several clients around the Greater St. Louis area and beyond. During his internship, he wrote newsletter content, social media posts, and several press releases which were featured in publications including Riverbender.com, the Alton Telegraph, the St. Louis Business Journal, and more.
Dalton now covers local business, government/politics, crime, and general news for Riverbender.com.
ALTON – Community members gathered at the Wedge Innovation Center in Alton on Tuesday night to ask representatives from development firm McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS) about the proposed Lovejoy apartments project. MBS representatives were on hand to answer questions from the public, surrounded...
WOOD RIVER – The Wood River City Council narrowly approved an ordinance on Monday replacing the state’s expired 1% sales tax on groceries with the city’s own 1% taxes on groceries and grocery “services.” According to the ordinance, the State of Illinois recently eliminated...
WOOD RIVER – Wood River police have charged a man from Madison with unlawful weapon possession after a fatal shooting which he indicated was an act of self-defense. Camron J. Jamison, 25, of Madison, Ill., was charged on May 19, 2025 with possession of a firearm with a revoked Firearm Owner...
WOOD RIVER – Wood River City Council members on Monday night unanimously approved a bid for fencing at the future Downtown Dog Park. Superior Fence & Ornamental Iron was awarded the project with a bid of $23,640.31. The scope of the work includes the installation of 475 feet of 5-foot-tall,...
ALTON – An Alton man’s second case of domestic battery has resulted in two felonies after allegedly attacking the victim and damaging her vehicle. Jesse L. Johnson, 46, of Alton, was charged on May 14, 2025 with criminal damage to property and his second or subsequent offense of domestic...
WORDEN – A Fairview Heights man has been charged with attempted murder and more after trying to stab someone in the neck while on parole for a previous murder. Nathan M. Hayes, 39, of Fairview Heights, was charged on May 16, 2025 with attempted first degree murder (a Class X felony), attempted...
ALTON – Osteoporosis can significantly affect women’s health, but local health officials are highlighting preventative measures and more during National Women’s Health Week. Frances Young, Director of OSF Rehabilitation Services in Alton, shared her osteoporosis expertise on...
ALHAMBRA – A resident of Alhambra faces felony charges for grooming and arranging to meet a 16-year-old child via Snapchat. Clayton W. Moore, 44, of Alhambra, Ill., was charged on May 14, 2025 with grooming and solicitation to meet a child, both Class 4 felonies. From April 12-15, 2025, Moor...
ALTON – A sex offender from Alton has been charged with a felony for failing to register with local authorities. Zander L. Richardson, 23, of the 2300 block of Agnes St. in Alton, was charged on May 14, 2025 with a violation of the Sex Offender Registration Act. The offense is classified a...
EDWARDSVILLE – Mayor Art Risavy gave an overview of recent and future progress being made in Edwardsville at his 2025 “State of the City” address at the last City Council meeting. City Sees High Property Values, Construction Permits Risavy announced the city has an Equalized Assesse...
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