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.
GODFREY - Over 100 participants and spectators gathered at Iron House Crossfit of Godfrey for the First Annual Belchik Tribute WOD to remember the life of Christopher Belchik , an army corporal who was killed in action while serving in Iraq on Aug. 22, 2004.
To commemorate the day that...
ALTON - Students, faculty, family and friends all gathered at the gymnasium and football field at West Elementary School for Alton High School’s Fall Sports Kick-off , which took place on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 .
The event was created to showcase all of the fall sports and activities...
The Alton High School Fall Sports Kick-Off was held at the West Elementary School gymnasium and Public School Stadium, located off State St. in Alton, Ill. on Friday, Aug. 21.
ALTON - Although the game was not for keeps, the Alton High School Redbirds junior varsity and varsity football teams put it all on the table at the school’s Fall Sports Showcase at Public School Stadium on Friday, Aug. 21.
After the team’s introduction and a quick field...
ALTON - When several female students found out that Marquette Catholic High School Athletic Director Sara Ulrich played field hockey while in college, they began knocking down her door to set up an official team at the school.
“At first, I tried to take myself out it,” Ulrich...
EDWARDSVILLE - As move-in day for incoming freshmen and upperclassmen studying this fall at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes and goes, something has everyone buzzing around the “E.” So many changes have occurred this past summer at SIUE that it has some students and...
ALTON - For small business owner and Alton resident Christine Velloff , a life-changing loss can inspire one to follow their dreams.
“My college roommate died from brain cancer last September,” Velloff said, “I thought, life is too short. I knew then I was ready to do something...
Owner Kristine Velloff gave Riverbender.com a tour of her new store, 1904 General Store. 1904 General Store is open on Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ALTON - Thunder and torrential downpours prevented the athletes participating in the Alton Tee Off Classic at Spencer T. Olin Golf Course from finishing out their tournament on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
The teams from area schools, including Alton High School, Edwardsville High School, Civic Memorial...
In preparation for the upcoming Alton Food Truck Festival at the Liberty Bank Riverfront Amphitheater, that will take place on Saturday, Aug. 29, several River Bend residents have wondered, “Where are the local vendors?”
Madison County Public Health Administrator Toni Corona said...
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