Chris Rhodes is a photographer and reporter for RiverBender and EdGlenToday.com. He is a graduate of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL with a degree in Criminal Justice. He also runs the Madison County Scanner Page.
Chris loves camping,fishing, and photography. Chris is an Eagle Scout and lives in East Alton.
ALTON — The Mississippi River Festival (MRF) at the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, June 22, 2024, delivered on its promise of a “festival-style atmosphere,” drawing an enthusiastic crowd with live entertainment, food trucks, and beer vendors. Nick Bifano, director of MRF, expressed...
ALTON - Dustin Terry of Houma, La., and Neil Marsh of Hemlock, Mich., were the winners of the F-1 and Tri-Hull races respectively on the final day of the Alton Midwest Nationals powerboat races on Sunday afternoon at Riverfront Park, near the Alton riverfront. The stop in Alton was the fourth of...
BETHALTO – Civic Memorial's girls' basketball team recently showcased their skills in a summer shootout, competing against teams including Edwardsville, Nashville, Triad, and Springfield High. The event highlighted the potential of the squad under the leadership of new head coach Jeff Durbin....
EDWARDSVILLE - The girls basketball team at Edwardsville High School is off to a tremendous summer season as the Tigers get ready for the 2024-25 IHSA season this November. The Tigers were 5-1 on the summer after the CM Shootout, having also swept a shootout at Saint Louis University, and gone 2-...
ALTON — Downtown Alton was abuzz over the weekend with the Powerboat Championships and the Mississippi River Festival drawing large crowds on Saturday, June 22, 2024, and Sunday, June 23, 2024. Mac’s, a popular local establishment, saw a significant influx of visitors, said Rob Lenhardt,...
ALTON – Jeremiah Mayo and Chris Rinker emerged as the top qualifiers in the F-1 class, while Neal Marsh led the Tri-Hull division on the first day of the Alton Midwest Nationals powerboat races. The event took place Saturday morning and afternoon at Riverfront Park, along the Mississippi River...
ALTON – The Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 2700 block of Walnut Street just after 6 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke emanating from the side of the house. The fire quickly spread to the attic, and about thirty minutes...
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