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 – Outspoken, unafraid and incredibly hilarious.
If one could sum up Saturday Night Live comedian Jay Pharoah at his stand-up performance this Thursday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , these words, along with some of their more profane friends, would certainly...
On a steady roll for the season, the Alton High School Redbirds softball team has proven consistency within their pitching and offense. This Friday’s 9-0 win against Civic Memorial High School was simply a test of control and picking up the pace.
ALTON - On a steady roll for the season, the Alton High School Redbirds softball team has proven consistency within their pitching and offense. This Friday’s 9-0 win against Civic Memorial High School was simply a test of control and picking up the pace.
As the Eagles’ Kately...
Saturday Night Live comedian Jay Pharoah stunned student audiences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for their Springfest comedy showcase on Thursday, April 21.
EDWARDSVILLE – In the words of Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton , “It’s a beautiful day for a budget.”
Mayor Patton, along with students, faculty and staff of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville along with community residents joined together in camaraderie and...
In the words of Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton, “It’s a beautiful day for a budget.”
Mayor Patton, along with students, faculty and staff of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville along with community residents joined together in camaraderie and passion to rally in support for...
ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE – It is rare this day and age that a restaurant offers $1 sandwiches, but Jimmy John’s in Alton and Edwardsville did just that today.
People were lined outside today over the lunch hour at the Alton Jimmy John’s for the popular $1 sandwiches. The same...
GLEN CARBON - The Dog House in Glen Carbon held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday at the brand-new expanded facility as part of Hawthorne Animal Hospital.
H awthorne Animal Hospital of Glen Carbon softly opened the doors last weekend to its brand new dog park, grooming and training...
EDWARDSVILLE - Between some tough defense in the outfield and the power on the mound, the Edwardsville High School Tigers softball team landed a 12-0 victory against the Granite City High School Warriors Tuesday afternoon in four and a half innings.
Jordan Garella used her command...
Between some tough defense in the outfield and the power on the mound, the Edwardsville High School Tigers softball team landed a 12-0 victory against the Granite City High School Warriors this Tuesday afternoon in four and a half innings.
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