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.
EDWARDSVILLE – The next stretch of a shared use path running through downtown Edwardsville is one step closer to construction. At their Feb. 3, 2026 meeting, Edwardsville City Council members unanimously approved a $150,237 engineering services agreement with Oates Associates, Inc. for th...
ALTON – The Godfrey Timberwolves are one step closer to having a new place to play and practice. At Monday’s meeting, Alton Committee of the Whole members unanimously approved a five-year agreement between Parks and Recreation Director Lyndsey Younger and the Godfrey Timberwolves Basebal...
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County voters will see very few contested county-wide races on their ballots for the 2026 primary elections. In the Republican primary race for Madison County Clerk, Kurt Prenzler is challenging incumbent Linda Andreas. The party’s chosen nominee will go on to...
TROY – A man accused of threatening to kill Troy city officials in an effort to stop data center development discussions remains in custody pending felony charges. Anthony P. Hinojosa, 33, of Trenton, Ill., was charged on Feb. 6, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of intimidation, and one count...
JERSEYVILLE – With early voting officially underway, here’s a look at the Jersey County candidates running in the March 17, 2026 primary elections. Two Republican candidates are seeking a spot as the next Jersey County Treasurer. Jonathan Goetten is challenging current Treasurer Rebecca...
WOOD RIVER – Wood River officials are researching a potential conflict of interest after a City Council member approved his own appointment to the Library Board of Trustees. At the Feb. 2, 2026, Wood River City Council meeting, council members voted 3-2 to appoint current Councilman Jeremy...
ALTON – Multiple felonies have been filed against a local woman accused of fleeing from Alton police officers on two occasions: once after a retail theft and again in a stolen vehicle. Shamiya M. Seay, 30, of Cahokia Heights, was charged with one count each of aggravated fleeing or attempting...
ALTON – Plans for a permanent flood wall in downtown Alton are no longer moving forward as city officials consider other possible flood mitigation projects. At a meeting on flood mitigation options held at Alton City Hall on Feb. 4, 2026, Scott Weiner with Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab (SMS)...
GODFREY – Godfrey officials have placed a temporary pause on accepting liquor license applications. The Village Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution establishing a 60-day moratorium on the acceptance of new liquor licenses at their Feb. 3, 2026 meeting. According to the resolution...
WOOD RIVER – A man from East Alton accused of recklessly fleeing police at high speeds faces a felony charge in Madison County. Michael A. Malloy, 45, of East Alton, was charged with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer on Jan. 26, 2026. Malloy...
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