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.
EDWARDSVILLE - Mitchell Fire Department responded to a farm field on fire Thursday afternoon in the area of 3429 Sand Road. When firefighters arrived part of the field was on fire and was moving pretty fast across the field. With the help of the Mitchell Fire Department brush truck and Pumper...
SEE PHOTO GALLERY OF DEMOLITION: SEE VIDEO: ALTON - Mac Lenhardt, owner with Robert Sanders, of the old Tony’s property, said the changes underway with demolition of the old original Tony’s and renovation of the two front buildings should not in any way be perceived as a...
EAST ALTON - Fischer Lumber is a fourth-generation family owned business located at 210 N Shamrock St. in East Alton, IL. Opening its doors in 1941, Fischer Lumber is celebrating its 80 th year in business. “The fact that Fischer Lumber became and is still a reputable and successful business...
CLINTON COUNTY - Clinton County Authorities confirm human remains have been found in the woods at Joliff Bridge Road and Linn Street in Centralia. The discovery was made at 2:15 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2021, Detective Sgt. Todd Timmermann said Thursday morning. Sgt. Timmermann said at this point...
EDWARDSVILLE - Senior Emma Daniel has been one of the key players for the Metro-East Lutheran High School girls basketball team this winter. So much so, Daniel has been named Riverbender.com's MELHS Female Athlete of the Month. Daniel plays for head coach Rob Stock. She's been playing for...
ALTON - The City of Alton issued a Road Closure Alert today for work in the 2500 block of Elizabeth Street. The city said Illinois American Water officials will be performing the work. "Locust Avenue to Moore Street will be closed to rehabilitate the emergency repair of a water main," the City o...
ALTON - Significant action is underway with the old Tony’s Restaurant original bar, dining and kitchen area. Demolition of the old back portion of the original Tony’s started today and on Thursday morning, the original bar and dining area will be removed. Robert J. Sanders and Ma...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic toppled Gibault 43-14 Tuesday night at Marquette. The Explorers' Jamian Everedge had 13 points and Williams added 10. The Explorers led 15-2 after the first period, 32-8 at the half and 37-11 at the end of three quarters. Monday night, Marquette lost 36-30 against...
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