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 – Student athletes from around the area received unique and valuable advice from the legendary basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Thursday afternoon at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Following a press conference and before he headed into the fundraising event...
UCLA and Los Angeles Lakers’ player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a featured guest at a fundraiser for the The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
EDWARDSVILLE - What do you get when you combine music, comedy, one of the greatest stories ever told and the historic Wildey Theatre ? A weekend full of show-stopping performances, of course!
The Wildey Theatre, located at 252 N. Main Street in Edwardsville, will be showcasing two special...
EDWARDSVILLE – When you can work in an environment with supportive coworkers, fantastic clientele and an energetic, positive atmosphere, it does not feel like you work a day of your life.
The outgoing personalities of its stylists, aestheticians, nail technicians, make-up artists an...
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EDWARDSVILLE 10, COLLINSVILLE 0 (6 INNINGS): Maria Smith was 2-for-3 with a double and RBI as Edwardsville scored a 10-0, six-inning Southwestern Conference win over Collinsville in Edwardsville Tuesday.
The Tigers moved to 5-0 overall, 1-0 in the SWC; the Kahoks fell to 4-4...
ALTON - This year's Alton Band and Orchestra Builders Spring Vendor Fair and Pancake Breakfast was another successful event.
Held by the supportive collaborative of Alton band and orchestra family members, friends and alumni, the event gives the public an opportunity to view and buy a plethora...
ROXANA - The Roxana Shells will keep moving forward following a 29-0 loss against the Highland Bulldogs Friday afternoon at the Roxana Recreation Complex.
The Shells allowed the Bulldogs to score five runs in the first inning. Highland scored 10 in the second, 9 in the third, three in the fourth...
ALTON - Famous author Victor Hugo once said, “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”
Over 180 students from the Alton School District have been gifted with the talent of music performance and were able to showcase their skills...
ALTON – For 35 years, Alton Physical Therapy’s (APT) caring and supportive staff members have been providing members of the Riverbend community and beyond with high-quality patient care.
Founded in 1982 by former owner and physical therapist Bill Nash, the business has evolved...
EDWARDSVILLE – This week, a British horror comedy and two chart-topping musicians will be making their way to the Wildey Theatre, located at 252 N. Main St. in Edwardsville.
For it’s special $2 Tuesday Movie event, the Wildey will be showing An American Werewolf in London on the big...
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