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 – After much discussion and debate, Godfrey officials voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, to pass a lower tax levy than last year, leading to slight savings for homeowners at the cost of village tax revenue. Village Board members were originally set to approve a “flat”...
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department may soon get its first-ever drone pending an application for up to $18,000 in grant funding. Edwardsville City Council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for a Pride...
EDWARDSVILLE – Local authorities have charged three Riverbend residents with home repair fraud, wire fraud, and deceptive practices in separate felony cases. Michael L. Wilson Jr., 42, of Collinsville, was charged on Dec. 10 2025 with one count each of theft (a Class 3 felony) and aggravated...
ALTON – Alton officials on Monday took the first step towards redeveloping a former golf course in a key commercial area of the city. Committee of the Whole members voted unanimously on Monday to approve a resolution directing the Director of Planning and Development to issue a Request...
COLLINSVILLE – A Centralia man accused of attempting to rob a Collinsville liquor store remains in custody pending a felony charge. Jesse L. Kempfer, 45, of Centralia, Ill. was charged on Dec. 9, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of attempted aggravated robbery. Kempfer allegedly entered the...
ALTON – Alton Police have charged a local resident in his sixth case of domestic battery involving an illegally possessed firearm. Bura L. Robinson III, 54, of Alton, was charged on Dec. 8, 2025 with his sixth or subsequent offense of domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and felon in possession...
JERSEYVILLE – In the classroom and in her community, Abigail Chin is willing to help out and get involved. For her creative contributions and helpfulness without hesitation, Chin has been named a Medford Wealth Management Student of the Month for December at Jersey Community High School (JCHS)....
JERSEYVILLE – Carter Butler performs with positivity, both in school and on stage. For sharing his musical talents and positive attitude with his classmates and community, Butler has been named a Medford Wealth Management Student of the Month for December 2025 at Jersey Community High School...
GRANITE CITY – Separate cases of burglary at a local residence and church have yielded felony charges against two Granite City residents. Christopher T. Weiser, 43, of Granite City, was charged on Dec. 1, 2025 with a Class 1 felony count of residential burglary. Weiser allegedly entered a...
ALTON – An Ameren Illinois representative recently outlined the company’s position after the Alton City Council voted 4-3 to force the relocation of a downtown powerline. Erin Frew, owner of the historic Snyder Block building at 301 Piasa Street, has repeatedly called for the bar...
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