Madelaine Gerard is a Staff Writer and Photographer for RiverBender.com.
Born in Alton, Gerard has always been a native of the Riverbend. After attending Bethalto Community District No. 8 schools, she went on to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where she received her BA in Mass Communications. She is currently working toward her Master's degree.
In her free time, Gerard loves to binge-watch television shows on Netflix, go to the movies, and look at funny cat pictures on the Internet.
EDWARDSVILLE – Back-to-back State Champions.
The title, esteemed for only the best of the best, is now bestowed upon the Liberty Middle School Lady Panthers seventh-grade basketball team after Thursday night’s 28-23 victory against the Parkside Junior High School Pythons...
ALTON – During the holiday season, it is important to remember those who are less fortunate.
Crisis Food Center focuses on providing food to individuals and families who need some extra support throughout the year. This season, donors to the center’s annual Holiday...
ALTON - Cheerleaders from nearly 20 different schools will be coming out in droves to West Elementary School in Alton for the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) Region 5 Invitational .
After last year's successful invitational, which was held at Alton High School, Alton Middl...
EDWARDSVILLE – Are you stuck in a holiday rut and can’t quite get into the Christmas spirit?
The Wildey Theatre , located at 252 N. Main St. in Downtown Edwardsville , will be presenting three holiday classics throughout the month of December as part of their $2 Tuesday Movies...
ALTON – For 28 years, the Alton Band and Orchestra Builders’ Olde Alton Arts and Craft Fair has served as one of community’s most beloved events that supports such an excellent cause. With the arrival of the holiday season, it is time to begin making those necessary holida...
ALTON – The Alton Police Department continued their pledge to serve their community Saturday morning; Instead of making routine traffic stops, or maintaining law and order on the streets, they went shopping at the local Target.
Several officers paired up with young boys and girls...
The Alton Police Department, in conjuction with Police Benevolent and Protective Association, Alton Unit 14, hosted its annual Shop With A Cop event. Students within the Alton School District were taken on a shopping spree at the Alton Target location.
The 28th Annual Alton Band and Orchestra Builders' Olde Alton Arts and Craft Fair serves as the Alton School Districts' band and orchestra programs' largest fundraisers for the year.
BETHALTO – Instead of wishing they were “wasted away again in Margaritaville,” the Parrot Heads of the Riverbend are once again hoping to serve the less fortunate in the community.
The Second Annual Robert “Sean” Hilligoss Memorial Blood and Toy Drive will be...
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