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.
MADISON – A local woman faces felony charges after allegedly throwing a “Molotov cocktail” towards an occupied home in Madison. Kimberley A. Watson, 60, of Madison, Ill., was charged on Feb. 19, 2026 with one count each of attempted aggravated arson and possession of an explosive...
ALTON – A section of Fosterburg Road in Alton is one step closer to receiving improvements. Alton City Council members unanimously approved a Joint Funding Agreement between the city and the Illinois Department of Transportation for improvements to Fosterburg Road at their Feb. 25, 2026...
JERSEYVILLE – A man from Jerseyville faces charges in a felony case of domestic battery filed in Madison County. Robert W. Reed, 44, of Jerseyville, was charged on Feb. 17, 2026, with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery and a Class 4 felony count of his second or subsequent...
GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon residents are one step closer to welcoming a Shake Shack location. Trustees unanimously approved a site plan for Shake Shack at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Community Development Director Erika Heil said the future fast-casual eatery will be located...
PONTOON BEACH – A Pontoon Beach resident accused of using electronic technology to create and distribute child pornography faces 12 felony counts. Robert D. Murphy, 37, of Pontoon Beach, was charged on Feb. 17, 2026 with 12 counts of child sexual abuse material, each Class X felonies. Murphy...
ALTON – Efforts are underway to update the Alton Comprehensive Plan as community members seek to shape the city’s future over the next 20 years. Adam Jones, a consultant with Stantec, gave a presentation on the ongoing Alton Comprehensive Plan update at the Feb. 23, 2025 Alton Committee...
COLLINSVILLE – Madison County authorities have agreed to postpone the prosecution of Collinsville Studio 420 Owner Zach Yinger and may heavily amend the charge against him if he complies with a series of demands. An “Agreement of Deferred Prosecution” was filed last Friday, Feb....
JERSEYVILLE – Public Works Director Bob Manns gave an update on the ongoing Hollow Avenue Improvement Project at the Feb. 17, 2026 Jerseyville City Council meeting. Manns said Baxmeyer Construction is on site near Waggoner Avenue, where stormwater system repair and construction is expected...
GODFREY – A Godfrey man accused of causing a traffic crash between two other drivers while recklessly attempting to flee a police pursuit faces felony charges. Brian E. Kenshalo, 31, of Godfrey, was charged with one count each of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and...
WOOD RIVER – Wood River City Councilman Jeremy Plank’s vote to appoint himself to the city’s Library Board will be allowed to stand. City Attorney Kathryn Warren said at this week’s City Council meeting that after reviewing the City Code and relevant case law and state...
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