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.
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.
GRANITE CITY - A homeowner was transported to an area hospital Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, after a serious blaze in the 2300 block of St. Bernard Avenue in Granite City. Granite City Assistant Fire Chief Todd Richey said the call for the fire came in at 7:26 a.m. The Granite City Fire Department...
EAST ALTON — In its ongoing efforts to eradicate illegal drugs and nuisance issues, the East Alton Police executed a drug-related search warrant Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, in the 300 block of Niagra. East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike indicated that multiple charges are expected t...
HARTFORD – The Hartford Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire on Monday, June 8, 2024, in the 100 block of South Olive Ave. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from the house and immediately called for mutual aid. The Roxana, Wood River, and South Roxana fire departments...
ALTON - The Alton Fire Department responded to the intersection of West Fourth Street and Belle Street at around 7 p.m. Monday for a vehicle fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene and encountered the engine compartment of a black vehicle on fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. It...
ALTON – A table adorned with flowers and a basket for memory cards has been set up in Alton to honor Roe Watts, 68, who was recently found deceased at his home by the Alton Police. The investigation into his death is ongoing. Libby Mark, the general manager of the Alton JC Penney store wher...
ALTON - The Alton Fire Department responded to the 3400 block of Brown Street on Monday, June 8, 2024, for a bedroom fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they observed smoke emanating from the house. Alton firefighters were promptly able to get the fire under control. The house sustained...
ALTON – The Alton River Dragons baseball team hosted a highly appreciated First Responders Night on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Lloyd Hopkins Field. The event saw participation from various local law enforcement and emergency services, including the Alton Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s...
EAST ALTON — In a perfect display of inter-departmental cooperation, multiple fire departments successfully contained a two-box alarm blaze in East Alton on Friday night. The call came just after 7 p.m., alerting the East Alton Fire Department to a blaze in the 800 block of Valley Drive on...
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