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 - Alton Firefighters were called to the 1300 block of Belle Street in Alton on Friday night and when they arrived, Deputy Chief Rob Franke said they saw flames and smoke coming from a room in the home. The firefighters attacked the blaze and the deputy chief said in 10 minutes or so had it unde...
FAIRFIELD - An Amber Alert was issued in attempting to locate 9-year-old Alli Matthews of rural Fairfield, Illinois Friday night. Law enforcement issued an update after the release of the alert the girl has been found safe and sound. Alli was taken by Teresa A. Hill (Milner) and is believed to...
FOSTERBURG - Fosterburg Fire Protection District firefighters were joined by Cottage Hills, Godfrey Fire Protection District and Brighton firefighters in battling railroad ties on fire on Friday evening behind Stutz Excavating at 3837 Fosterburg Road in Alton. The Fosterburg Fire Chief said the various...
HARTFORD - The Alton Fire Department received a call Friday for its fire boat to assist in a body recovery near Hartford by the Phillips 66 docks in the Mississippi River. The Alton Fire Department confirmed a team was sent to the scene to assist Hartford Police and Fire Department and other law enforcemen...
GODFREY - Jersey's boys tennis team defeated Alton High 9-4 at Lewis and Clark Community College on Thursday afternoon in a well-played match. Jersey led 3-2 after doubles, but pulled away with a strong singles performance. Logan Schultz, Evan Porter, Austin Hubbel, Zach Wargo, Ty Noble an...
EAST ALTON - Trailing 3-0 in the second period, Edwardsville's hockey team rallied to tie the score on a goal from Tommy Papa with 10 seconds left in regulation, then won a shootout 3-1 to take a 4-3 win over Granite City to win its first Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association championship...
PONTOON BEACH - A robbery attempt at the Phillips 66 gas station at Illinois Route 111 and 162 was thwarted after a bystander noticed suspicious activity early Thursday morning and some outstanding police work by Pontoon Beach officers. "A bystander notified our police department dispatch center...
ALTON - Sophomore Kennedy Stephens i s being recognized for her hard work and contributions through the 2021 girls soccer season. Stephens has been named the Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for Alton High School. Stephens is coached by Gwen Sabo. Coach Sabo applauded Kennedy for her stron...
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