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 – Alton officials voted 6-1 on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, to further delay proposed cuts to Alton’s share of Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau funding until 2027. On April 8, 2026, City Council members approved an amendment to a previously postponed resolution which would...
ALTON – Alton Fire Chief Jesse Jemison Jr. was honored at this week’s City Council meeting for his 33 years of service and his positive impact on the Alton community. Rouzell Porter, president of the Southern Illinois chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, gave a presentation...
ALTON – A convicted felon from Alton has been charged with possessing a stun gun resembling an iPhone while he was being booked into jail. 45-year-old Joshua J. Butkovich of Alton was charged on April 1, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of felon in possession of a weapon. Butkovich was...
GIRARD – Illinois State Police special agents recently arrested a man from Girard, Ill. on felony charges of possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material. James M. Barnard, 48, of the 200 block of N. Harrison St. in Girard, Ill., was charged on April 2, 2026, with possession of child...
EDWARDSVILLE – This week’s Edwardsville City Council meeting marked a ceremonious evening for Edwardsville first responders. Cole Schrage was officially sworn in as the city’s newest Fire Lieutenant on April 7, 2026. City Clerk Michelle Boyer administered his Oath of Office. A...
ALTON – An effort to subject the Alton mayor’s appointees to one-year term limits and yearly City Council approval has been delayed for three years. Committee of the Whole members voted 5-2 this week to postpone a resolution calling for an ordinance to limit the terms of appointed...
ALTON – A man accused of firing an antique weapon inside an Alton home during an argument has been released from custody pending felony charges. Steven A. Morgan, 65, of Alton, was charged with one count each of felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 3 felony), reckless discharge of a...
ALTON – A proposal to slash Alton’s share of funding to the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau is on hold after city leaders heard concerns from several local residents and business owners. Alderwoman Patricia Ford proposed a resolution to introduce an ordinance which would make...
JERSEYVILLE – Two area men face charges in Jersey County for their alleged involvement in separate burglary and theft incidents at the Jerseyville Walmart in recent weeks. Daniel A. Dalton, 45, of Wood River, was charged with a Class 2 felony count of burglary on March 24, 2026. On March...
JERSEYVILLE – A Jerseyville man accused of damaging two victims’ tires in two days faces criminal charges. Joshua S. Brunaugh, 47, of Jerseyville, was charged on April 2, 2026 with two counts of criminal damage to property. The first count is classified as a Class 4 felony, while the...
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