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 - With their focus on whole body health and supportive interaction with their patients, CORE Physical Medicine , located at #4 157 Center in Edwardsville, ensures their patients' optimal health by forming individualized treatments and listening to their unique needs.
After...
ALTON - Over the weekend, a local organization showed their gratitude for our brothers and sisters in blue.
The Parrot Heads of the Riverbend, an organization comprised of Jimmy Buffet fans who are firm believers in "leaving things just a little better than they found them and having...
ALTON - After the tree-lighting ceremony at Lincoln Douglas Square, head on down to the RiverBender.com Community Center Holiday Open House for a fun-filled night of activities and Christmas cheer.
From 7 to 10 p.m., guests are encouraged to hop on the trolley for a free ride or walk...
ALTON – In his 35 years as an educator , Alton High School Athletic Director Jeff Alderman cannot recall any instances of an equestrian signing with a division one college.
That chain was broken this Monday morning as AHS senior Maddie Rubin signed her letter of intent to ride horses...
EDWARDSVILLE - What’s better than spending your weekend shopping for some of the finest handmade arts and craft products and supporting the arts?
Those who love finding great deals on unique gifts and trinkets had the opportunity to do just that this Saturday as The Tiger...
Sponsored by the Edwardsville Tiger Band Boosters organization, The Tiger Band 24th Annual Art and Craft Fair, which continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, helps the boosters to raise thousands of dollars to support the band they love.
EDWARDSVILLE - Although the Edwardsville High School Tigers football team have reached the end of their season after their 38-21 loss against Glenbard West High School, the Tiger fans have shown themselves as one of the most dedicated fan bases in the region.
Throughout the...
BETHALTO – As all good things, the 2016 marching season has come to a close for the young group of musicians from the Civic Memorial High School Marching Eagles .
Although the band honored their seniors during the football season, the group chose to have a celebration of their own...
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