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.
ST LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County prosecutors have charged a Texas man in connection with a 1992 sexual assault near Parkway North High School, according to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On Thursday, April 9, 2026, the office issued charges against Miguel Canizares,...
GODFREY — Emergency crews responded to a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle Monday night in the 5600 block of Humbert Road. The Godfrey Fire Department, along with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, were dispatched just after 8:30 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian struck by...
ROXANA – Ava Cherry delivered a monster performance at the plate, blasting two home runs and driving in six runs to lead Roxana to a thrilling 9-7 comeback victory over Southwestern on Monday at Roxana Park. Roxana Shells stormed back after falling behind 7-1 in the fifth inning, putting together...
BETHALTO – Civic Memorial Eagles pulled off a thrilling finish Monday, walking off Waterloo for a 7-6 victory after a seventh-inning error brought home the winning run. It was a standout day at the plate for Luke Clouser, who went a perfect 4-for-4. Clouser racked up three doubles—in...
JERSEYVILLE – The Jersey Panthers took control early and never looked back, defeating Civic Memorial Lady Eagles 8-1 on Monday. Jersey wasted no time getting on the board in the top of the first inning. Anna Kribs put the Panthers ahead with a sacrifice fly, and Holly Brainerd followed with...
TROY, Ill. — A person was killed after being struck by a freight train on the CSX Railroad in Troy, prompting a response from multiple agencies late Saturday night, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said it responded along with...
EDWARDSVILLE - A late-night crash on Illinois Route 157 in Edwardsville left a motorcyclist seriously injured Saturday, prompting an emergency response that initially included a helicopter call and led authorities to close the roadway for hours. The crash occurred about 10 p.m. Saturday, April 11...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — Multiple fire departments responded to a large vehicle fire at a tow yard in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, on Saturday afternoon, according to the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency. Crews arrived to find several vehicles on fire at Patterson Towing, prompting...
MADISON - The Madison Fire Department responded to a fire Friday afternoon at 10 Fox Industrial Drive in Madison. The fire broke out at Interco Trading Company, prompting mutual aid from the Granite City Fire Department, Mitchell Fire Department, and Long Lake Fire Department. The Madi...
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Fire Department responded Friday afternoon, April 10, 2026, to a shed fire in the 100 block of Ohio Street, where the shed was fully involved, and a neighboring fence had melted. Firefighters arrived to find the shed on fire and moved quickly to get the blaze under...
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