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 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...
MADISON COUNTY - On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Madison County, John "Jack" Quigley was honored posthumously for his inspirational vision, which led to the creation of the Unified Command Post (UCP). The Quigley family received a certificate of appreciation from Public Safety Committee Chair Terry...
ALTON — The Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Racing event is set to take place this weekend from June 21-23, 2024. The highly anticipated event is expected to draw significant crowds and increase vehicle traffic, particularly along the Highway 67 corridor in West Alton. In response to...
ALTON — The Alton Fire Department responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of Homer Adams Parkway and Golf Road on Thursday, June 20, 2024, around 3:30 p.m. The incident involved two vehicles, both of which sustained damage. Firefighters were observed loading one person into...
WOOD RIVER — For Shelley Israel, cutting hair has been a passion for the last 15 years. This past May, her dream became a reality when she opened Pete's Parlor Barbershop at 13 East Ferguson Ave. in Wood River. Fifteen years ago, Israel was working at a corporate job that was bought out b...
ALTON — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) made a notable appearance at Alton’s 33rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration, one of the longest-running Juneteenth events in Illinois, drawing significant attention and participation. On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Duckworth joined Alton Mayor David...
GODFREY — The Ageless Med Spa, owned by Megan Springman, held an open house at its Godfrey location on Saturday, drawing an excellent turnout. Springman, who began her medical business services in her basement, has expanded her enterprise to a prominent location at 3011 Godfrey Road. The...
The Civic Memorial Lady Eagles hosted a summer shootout on Wednesday. Schools from Breese Central, Jerseyville, Camp Point, Edwardsville, CM, Nashville, Triad, and Springfield participated.
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