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.
GODFREY – Godfrey officials are seeking nearly $200,000 in grant funds for various upgrades to the village’s parks. Trustees unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Parks and Recreation Director Chris Logan to apply for Park Enhancement Program (PEP) grant funds from Madison...
GODFREY – A Godfrey man faces major felony charges after allegedly sexually abusing and assaulting the same victim for four years from ages 8 to 12. 56-year-old Ernest L. Smith, of the 4700 block of Village Drive in Godfrey, faces three Class X felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assaul...
JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville city officials have laid the groundwork for this year’s Farmers & Artisan Market . At their March 3, 2026 meeting, City Council members unanimously approved a rental agreement with the Jersey County Business Association (JCBA) to use City Center Plaza for th...
WOOD RIVER – The Wood River Police Department is welcoming a new member to its ranks. Joel Woodruff was officially sworn in as a Probationary Police Officer at this week’s Wood River City Council meeting . City Clerk Danielle Sneed administered his Oath of Office. Mayor Tom Stalcup...
WOOD RIVER – Vehicle owners in Wood River may face fines for parking on certain surfaces. At their March 2, 2026 meeting , City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance adding a new section to the City Code “Prohibiting the Parking of Motor Vehicles on Non-Improved Surfaces.”...
GLEN CARBON – A 1,500-acre piece of mostly vacant farmland in Glen Carbon is set to become the site of several future developments within the village. Trustees unanimously approved the establishment of a STAR Bond District in Glen Carbon at their Feb. 24, 2026, Village Board meeting. The...
GLEN CARBON – A Glen Carbon man accused of fleeing a traffic stop at high speeds faces a felony charge. Travin T. Harris, 44, of Glen Carbon, was charged on Feb. 26, 2026 with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. Harris allegedly knowingly faile...
ALTON/GODFREY – Two local men have been charged in separate incidents of driving under the influence in Madison County. Sufian S. Shihadeh, 54, of Alton, was charged on Feb. 17, 2026 with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and a Class A misdemeanor...
ALTON/GODFREY – Two local residents face felony charges in separate Madison County cases of domestic battery. Elijah J. Green, 27, of Alton, was charged on Feb. 20, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery. Green allegedly knowingly committed an act of domestic battery...
ALTON – The Alton Amphitheater seeks to expand its event offerings for 2026 with a new production company and a newly appointed member. At the Feb. 23, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting , Rob Honke with the Alton Amphitheater Commission announced the group’s plans to partner with...
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