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.
GRANITE CITY - A St. Louis man was charged with several felony burglary charges after he committed multiple thefts at Walgreens and CVS in Granite City. Jerwane M. Alexander was charged with four counts of Burglary, one count of Attempted Burglary and one count of Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting...
WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River's Jayden Ulrich has done big things at East Alton-Wood River the past three seasons. Ulrich throws shot put and discus for the Oilers. Shot put and discus have been a big part of Jayden Ulrich’s life. Ulrich captured an Illinois Elementary School Association...
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Sheriff John Lakin announced today a program where there will be two college scholarships given in the amount of $500 from his department. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association also announced that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout...
ALTON - The region had some vehicles slipping and sliding on the roads Wednesday morning as the first snowfall of the winter hit the region, but it appears overall, the area did receive a break without any serious accidents or injuries. It was estimated 1-3 inches of snow was dropped throughout...
WASHINGTON – The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin today after consultation with the intelligence community and law enforcement partners. There is currently a heightened threat environment across cities in the United States that...
EDWARDSVILLE - A Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville student from Chicago died after being shot near campus earlier this month. The SIUE community is mourning the loss of junior nursing student Moneer Damra, of Chicago, who died Wednesday morning, Jan. 27, at Barnes Jewish Medical Cente...
PIASA - Southwestern High School senior, Bri Roloff, recently signed her NJCAA Letter of Intent to further her softball career and education with the Blue Angels of Kaskaskia College. Roloff will look to bolster an already potent lineup and defensive infield. KC will graduate their starter...
COLLINSVILLE - The first snow today captured the attention of motorists throughout the region. A total of 1-3 inches of snow is predicted for today for most of the area. Included here are photos of the snow this morning. Police Departments from around the area were kept busy Wednesday morning wit...
EDWARDSVILLE - The SIUE Police Department issued a missing and endangered person report on Tuesday. Keaton Bosma was last seen at SIUE Cougar Village on 12/21/2020. Bosma is described as a white male, 6’1, 200 - 220lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, and unknown clothing description. Bosma...
ALTON - Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire around lunchtime Tuesday afternoon at 1729 Main Street. When firefighters arrived on the scene they had smoke and fire showing in the residents. Alton Fire Department called a Box Alarm. East Alton Fire Department responded to the...
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