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.
GLEN CARBON - The pain, discomfort and contortion that comes with back pain or conditions such as scoliosis can be brutal for patients of all ages. Unfortunately, some physicians are focused on just masking these symptoms with painkillers and rest, but these problems can persist long after...
JERSEYVILLE - Day three of Jersey Community High School’s Mid Winter Classic Boys Basketball Tournament held plenty of twists and turns as the games unfolded this Wednesday evening.
In 32 minutes of nonstop play, the Jersey Panthers snatched a 48-47 win right out...
JERSEY - After 32 minutes of tough play in each match, both the Marquette Catholic High School Explorers and the Jersey Community High School Panthers basketball teams fell to their opponents this Monday evening.
In game five of the Mid Winter Classic Boys Basketball Tournament...
EDWARDSVILLE - Through their mission to provide “service above self,” members of the Edwardsville Rotary Club and the ladies of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville volleyball team joined together for an excellent project this Saturday morning.
With the...
ALTON - As the Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Fifth Annual Alton Restaurant Week kicks off Friday , 19 businesses will open their doors with affordable and exclusive meals both lunch and dinner.
Several establishment owners are hoping that some of the ne...
ALTON - It is fair to say that the Marquette Catholic High School boys basketball team is on a roll this season.
With the offensive strengths seeping from the pores of each and every member on their team, the Explorers have been enjoying the ride as win after win is added to thei...
ALTON - Delectable entrees, intoxicating brews and spell-binding desserts sure to please anyone’s taste buds as the Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Fifth Annual Restaurant Week begins this Friday .
Lasting until Jan. 24 , 19 area restaurants wil...
ALTON - Although they feel like they are just getting into their groove as a team, the Marquette Catholic High School girls basketball team are proud of the progress they have made this season heading into its final weeks.
In their second-to-last home game of the season, the Explorers...
BETHALTO - After a last minute 68-65 defeat against Gibault Catholic High School on Saturday , the Civic Memorial High School boys basketball team knew that Tuesday night’s battle with Granite City High School was going to be tough.
Fortunately for Doug Carey and his boys,...
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