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 - Area first responders faced off on the ice Saturday in East Alton, raising money for the Madison County Fallen Officers Memorial Fund during an annual charity hockey game at the East Alton Ice Arena. Firefighters and police officers played in the Metro East First Responders Hockey Club’s...
ALTON - Alton’s early spark faded Saturday as the Redbirds couldn’t keep pace with Huntley in a 9-2 loss, despite a first-inning home run from Logan Hickman. Huntley tied the game in the top of the fourth on a groundout by Tommy Gasner and an error, then took control in the fifth. Aiden...
EAST ALTON — Firefighters from East Alton and neighboring departments responded Saturday afternoon to a fire in the 300 block of Church Street after debris being burned in a yard appeared to spread to the eaves of a garage, according to East Alton Fire Chief Jeremy Dively. Dively said the homeowne...
ROXANA - The Roxana Shells pulled away for a 7-3 win over Granite City on Friday, using timely hitting and solid pitching to secure the victory. Roxana got on the board early in the bottom of the first when Mason Crump brought in a run on a fielder’s choice. Granite City answered in the top...
ALTON - Gillespie used a massive fifth inning to pull away and defeat Alton Redbirds 12-2 on Friday. Alton jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, capitalizing on patience at the plate. Gabby Gonzalez drew a bases-loaded walk to bring home the game’s first run, and another...
JERSEYVILLE - Southwestern got just enough offense—and a dominant complete game in the circle—to edge Jersey in a tight one-run battle Thursday. Hannah Mary was the difference-maker for the Piasa Birds, going the distance and recording all 21 outs while allowing just one run on six hits....
ALTON - The Alton Redbirds pushed across the go-ahead run in the final inning to edge Marquette Catholic 2-1 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in a crosstown rivalry game. With the game tied at one in the top of the seventh, Jack Puent delivered the decisive moment, singling to drive in what proved t...
WOOD RIVER — A dominant outing from Ellie Beachum wasn’t enough for the East Alton-Wood River Oilers Wednesday, as they fell 3-1 to Civic Memorial in a tightly contested matchup. Beachum was impressive in the circle, striking out 11 batters over a complete game effort. She allowed...
EAST ALTON — Illinois Department of Transportation workers were repairing part of a bridge over Wood River Creek on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, after IDOT was called to the scene when a portion of the bridge fell underneath. Motorists were advised to slow down when entering the area while...
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