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.
WOOD RIVER – Downtown Wood River is one step closer to welcoming a new park and outdoor event space . At their March 16, 2026 meeting , City Council members unanimously approved a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Wood River and Gray Design Group of Illinois, Inc. for the...
JERSEY/GREENE/CALHOUN/MACOUPIN – Several contested and uncontested races are set for the March 17, 2026 primary elections across Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, and Macoupin Counties. Jersey Count y Contested Races In the race for Jersey County Treasurer, two Republicans are competing fo...
BELLEVILLE – St. Clair County voters face a somewhat light ballot this election cycle, with only one contested county-level race set for the March 17, 2026 primaries. Contested Race For County Sheriff The only contested primary race facing St. Clair County voters this election is the...
EDWARDSVILLE – With the March 17, 2026 primary elections just around the corner, here’s one last look at the key county-wide races and ballot questions for Madison County voters. Contested Races In the Republican primary race for Madison County Clerk, Kurt Prenzler is challenging...
ALTON – An Alton Police Lieutenant says the department is working daily to educate local residents who commonly misunderstand state cannabis laws. At this week’s City Council meeting, Alderman John Meehan said his “sensitive nose” has been detecting the smell of cannabis...
JERSEYVILLE – An employee of the Jerseyville Public Library faces 10 felony counts of child pornography possession after a joint investigation between the Jerseyville Police and Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Adam Hurley, 42, of Jerseyville, was charged with 10 counts of possessing...
BETHALTO – A Bethalto resident faces multiple charges after allegedly lying to police officers after a reported domestic battery. Joseph A. Yancey, 37, of Bethalto, was charged on Feb. 27, 2026 with one count each of aggravated domestic battery (a Class 2 felony), obstructing justice (a...
GLEN CARBON – An employee of the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office from Glen Carbon faces felony charges for vehicle registration-related offenses. Eddie L. Cummings, 63, of Glen Carbon, was charged on March 3, 2026 with one count each of offenses related to title and registration...
ALTON – An attorney for the City of Alton is asking a Madison County court to prohibit the City Council from requiring the disclosure of certain billing information. Rodney Caffey, who operates the Caffey Law Firm LLC and provides legal services to the City of Alton, filed an Emergency Motio...
ALTON – The Alton Amphitheater is heading into the 2026 season with a new production partner as the venue plans to welcome back multiple mainstay events. Alton City Council members unanimously approved a series of amphitheater-related resolutions at their March 11, 2026 meeting. These...
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