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.
ST LOUIS, MO. – Presidential Candidate and current GOP front-runner Donald Trump addressed a crowded hall this Friday afternoon at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis .
In his “Make America Great Again” rally, Trump shared with the crowd his viewpoints on particular...
Comptroller's tax refund insert outlines government spending, revenues
CHICAGO - As her office begins issuing state income tax refunds, Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger urged taxpayers to register online to check the status of their refunds and sign up for text message and email payment notifications....
EDWARDSVILLE - For as long as she can remember, Catherine Keck has always had the desire to help those who are less fortunate around the globe.
After searching far and wide for an organization that would bring services like providing fresh water, access to education and more in places...
GLEN CARBON - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to announce that Kathleen McCracken from Edwardsville has received the Girl Scout Gold Award , the highest award a Girl Scout can receive.
For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, called 1 st Annual Joe Meyer Memorial...
MORO - For Midway Elementary School educators, maintaining a community of learners throughout the lifespan is incredibly important.
Students have strived for excellence in the classroom, the arts, within their community and setting a positive example for their peers.
Wyatt Huber , so...
ALTON – Over the past 38 years, New Frontiers Home Furnishings of Alton has been a fixture of the River Bend community.
Despite numerous battles with historic flooding, the constantly fluctuating real estate marketplace and an ever evolving business scope, owner Ed Benz has remaine...
SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 32,000 residents are owed an estimated $2.7 million after they purchased a product or service from telecom giant Sprint but did not receive the rebate that incentivized the sale, Treasurer Michael Frerichs charged in a lawsuit announced today.
Frerichs pursued...
MARYVILLE – Christal Laswell and Breanna Barnes are excited to take the biggest leap of faith into their newest and most innovative business venture.
Combining years of experience in personal training and gaining an understanding in functional movement training, the women are...
BETHALTO - On this brisk but beautiful Saturday evening, some lovely folks traded in their night on the town or cozy evening in for a delicious catered meal by Geno’s 140 Club and a chance to bid on some amazing items while supporting the arts at the same time at the Bethalto Fine...
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