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 - Retired longtime East Alton Fire Chief and Madison County Emergency Management Director Larry Ringering died Friday morning. Ringering is being recalled with respect for his work as a first responder and person he was to everyone around him. Larry Ringering is the father of Godfrey Capt....
PIASA SOUTHWESTERN 74, HARDIN CALHOUN 35: Southwestern scored at least 20 points in the first three quarters in going on to the home win over Calhoun. The Piasa Birds led 20-5 after the first quarter, built up a 42-14 advantage at halftime, had a lead of 63-31 after three quarters, and then outscored...
CARROLLTON - Multiple fire agencies responded to a serious fire in a building next to the State Farm business in Carrollton and with quick response, were able to contain and extinguish the fire. Carrollton, Rockbridge, Eldred, and Greenfield all battled the fire, and the Greene County Sheriff’s...
GODFREY - The Heat Up St. Louis, Inc., non-profit charity, has for years assisted the elderly, disabled and low-income families with their delinquent heating bills in both Illinois and Missouri. Each year, Hardee’s restaurants participate in a key fundraiser for the charity. This year's Hardee's...
BETHALTO - Area firefighters battled terribly cold conditions for a garage fire that spread to a residence in the 300 block of St. Mary’s Place in Bethalto on Thursday afternoon around the 2 p.m. range. Fire Departments from Bethalto, Rosewood Heights, Meadowbrook, Cottage Hills, Wood River...
ALTON - Alton Fire Department personnel train constantly at the highest levels, perhaps to standards as high as any fire agency its size across the country. Another example came this week on some frigid days at the Spencer T. Olin Golf Court Pond. Alton Battalion Chief Matt Fischer coordinated th...
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 SPORTS ROUNDUP GIRLS BASKETBALL MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 34, GREENVILLE 33: Marquette trailed for most of the game before pulling off a fourth quarter rally to nip Greenville Thursday night at the Marquette Family Arena. The Comets took a 7-3 lead after one quarter, then raced...
PHOTO GALLERY: MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 58, EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER 23: Marquette went off on a 16-0 run after EAWR scored the opening basket, then built up a 37-7 lead as the Explorers won their season opener over the Oilers at Marquette Family Arena. Abby Williams, playing in...
COLLINSVILLE - Motorists are advised to be careful on the commute home Wednesday afternoon and back to work Thursday morning. The area has encountered a combination of snow/sleet through the day Wednesday and it has created slick issues on the highways and streets. Snow accumulation is projected...
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