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.
JERSEYVILLE – A 20 acre solar farm is set to be built along State Highway 16 near Jerseyville. Jerseyville City Council members unanimously approved a series of resolutions authorizing the annexation and rezoning of the property, as well as a special use permit to operate a commercial solar...
ALTON – An updated plan to establish a grant program for festivals and events in Alton is moving forward. Aldermen approved an amended resolution establishing a festival and event microgrant to support city-wide events using Food and Beverage Tax Revenue at their June 8, 2026 Committee...
JERSEYVILLE – An Illinois woman faces charges in Jersey County after allegedly driving under the influence and without insurance. Christy D. Garrison, 46, of Pittsfield, Ill., was charged on June 5, 2026 with aggravated driving under the influence with no valid insurance, a Class 4 felony....
ALTON – Alton officials may support a youth gardening program and more this summer with up to $5,000 pending City Council approval. Committee of the Whole members unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $5,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Summer Youth Program...
ALTON – A move to expand residency requirements for Alton city employees is on its way to the City Council. Committee of the Whole members voted 4-2 on June 8, 2026 to approve a resolution to consider an ordinance which would amend a City Code section regarding residency requirements for...
JERSEYVILLE – A Jerseyville man accused of domestic battery against two including a child faces felony and misdemeanor charges in Jersey County. The 37-year-old Jerseyville resident was charged with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery of a child under the age of 13 and two Class ...
SOUTH ROXANA – A church in South Roxana is set to gain a solar energy system after recent permit approval. Village Board members voted 5-1 on June 2, 2026 to approve a special use permit for an accessory solar energy system for Connect Church, located at 1417 Herbert St. When the item cam...
GODFREY – Godfrey officials are set to reconsider the proposed installation of a fiber optic network within the village as trustees say newly revealed information answers previously unaddressed questions. Board members previously rejected a proposal from Socket Fiber to install a fiber...
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Library Board gained two new members this week amid a series of recently approved appointments and resignations. Edwardsville City Council members approved various appointments to city boards and committees at their June 2, 2026 meeting , including Nathan...
EDWARDSVILLE – Two recent Madison County battery cases include an alleged domestic incident and a northern Illinois man accused of attacking an Edwardsville Police officer. Brayden M. Galbraith, 20, of Edwardsville, was charged with one count each of aggravated battery (a Class 3 felony) an...
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