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 – SIUE Director of Athletics Dr. Brad Hewitt announced a restructuring of Cougar Athletics which included consolidation of several recently-open positions and the promotion of three current staff members.
Importantly, salary savings will occur, however, the department believes...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 by a wide bipartisan margin of 95-3. This legislation provides critical funding for projects that will help Illinois and the nation...
ROXANA - Though the teams could have just walked around two and a half miles to compete against one another, the East Alton-Wood River High School Oliers girls volleyball team loaded up their team bus to head to the Roxana High's Larry Milazzo Gymnasium to compete against the Shells ...
The East Alton-Wood River Oilers girls volleyball team could have basically walked to face their opponents at Roxana High School. The Shells defeated the Oilers in two sets.
EDWARDSVILLE - It is incredibly heartbreaking to lose someone you love. When that loved one passes away at a young age, it can be unbearable.
Ensuring that their memories will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved them, a special remembrance service was held at 12 p.m. this Monday...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Township staff recognized one of their own this Monday during a special remembrance ceremony, and now, a tree's roots will grow strong with the memories and compassion his family showed for him.
Evan Rushing , a former Township employee, had a beautiful...
ALTON – On Friday night, legendary country artist Travis Tritt showed long-time fans at the Liberty Bank Amphitheater in Alton that for him performing and recording remains a labor of love.
Country music and performing are in Tritt’s blood and he said one of the key things that...
ALTON - Those hoping to see some football Friday night at Public School Stadium will have to wait one more day.
Marquette Catholic High School announced Friday afternoon that due to the influx of rain that the area has been drenched in over the past couple of days, the Explorers' battle...
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