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.
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Police Department responded to an domestic disturbance that led to a brief standoff Saturday evening in the 600 block of Valley Drive. Police blocked off Valley Drive as several officers surrounded the home. Officers were heard over a loudspeaker calling for a suspect...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School Explorers defeated crosstown rival Alton High School Redbirds 4-1 Friday night at Public School Stadium. Marquette jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half. Alex Stephan scored the opening goal for the Lady Explorers off an assist from Izzi Hough....
ROXANA - Roxana Shells used a balanced offensive attack and a strong outing from Mason Crump to secure a 6-3 win over Breese Central. Breese Central struck first, but Roxana answered in the bottom of the fourth when Logan Cox ripped a single on an 0-2 count to put the Shells on the board and spark...
EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison County judge sentenced 46-year-old Gary Johnson of East St. Louis to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for the 2025 murder of Portia Rowland in Collinsville. Associate Judge Neil Schroeder handed down the sentence after finding...
ALTON - The Alton Police Department responded to the 2200 block of Locust Avenue on Wednesday night following a reported shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, the victim had already been transported by private vehicle to Alton Memorial Hospital for treatment. Several evidence markers...
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic’s offense exploded early and often Wednesday as the Griffins rolled past Jacksonville Routt Catholic 13-3 behind a huge day from Isaac Wendler. Wendler blasted two home runs and drove in five runs to lead the way for Father McGivney at home. He got the...
WOOD RIVER — The Wood River Police Department responded early Wednesday morning to the 400 block of Walcott Street for what was reported as a possible hostage situation. According to Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells, four people were inside the home when a male began causing a disturbance...
BREESE — Dalton Carriker delivered a dominant performance on the mound Tuesday, striking out 11 batters, but Roxana Shells came up just short in a 1-0 loss to Breese Central. Carriker was strong through six innings, allowing just one run on six hits while walking one. The game remained scoreless...
BETHALTO — Mascoutah Varsity Indians rode a dominant pitching performance and a big day at the plate from Kinze Reese to a 10-0 shutout victory over Civic Memorial on Monday. Jayce McLaurin and Brynn Korte combined to hold Civic Memorial scoreless, allowing just four hits all game. Korte sealed...
ALTON - Southwestern Piasa Birds broke open a close game with an eight-run seventh inning Monday to defeat Alton Redbirds 13-3. Southwestern struck first in the top of the opening inning when Josie Hagen lifted a sacrifice fly and Maci Timpe followed with an RBI single down the right field...
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