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.
BETHALTO - Bethalto Police Chief Mike Dixon released a warning today for village residents to know that Bethalto COVID-19 rates are increasing at alarming rates. “As the Police Chief, I see our positive numbers daily and have heard the stories of some of our loved ones who have lost their...
COTTAGE HILLS - Multiple fire departments battled an intense grass fire that spread to a Recreational Vehicle (RV), then woods between Lenora Street in Cottage Hills and the VFW grounds. The RV was burned to the ground in the fire. Cottage Hills Fire was joined by Bethalto, Rosewood Heights,...
MADISON COUNTY - Several area fire departments have issued a No Burn Warning in Madison County. Bethalto Fire Chief James Schulte released a statement on Facebook saying: “Due to a red flag warning issued for Madison County. No burn permits will be issued or burning will be allowed in th...
WOOD RIVER - East Alton Wood River High School golfer Timothy Melton emerged as a talented freshman on area golf courses this past fall. Melton was named Prairie State All-Conference this year which led him to also be the Riverbender.com November Male Athlete Of The Month for East Alton Wood...
ST LOUIS - St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson said she will retire in April 2021 and not run for re-election. She ran for mayor in St. Louis in 2017 and won. She beat Republican candidate Andrew Jones Jr. She started her political career in 1997 as the alderman for the 28th Ward in St Louis. She...
MADISON COUNTY - The National Weather Service in St. Louis and area fire chiefs emphasized the importance of abiding by a Red Flag Warning from 12 p.m until 5 p.m today. The National Weather Service said a combination of low humidity, strong winds, and dry fuels will make conditions favorable...
SEE VIDEO: 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. Now, Ulrich will get a chance to show off her talents at the next level, signing a letter of intent...
CALHOUN COUNTY - Today, Calhoun County's newest Deputy Sheriff Nicolas McCall raised his right hand and took an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and protect the rights and property of the citizens of Calhoun County. Deputy McCall was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Charles...
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) recognizes that Tuesday's new Tier 3 announcement on November 17, 2020, by Governor Pritzker will temporarily pause the IHSA’s winter sports season. “We remain optimistic that these new mitigations, coupled with the emergence...
ROXANA - Due to additional COVID-19 positive cases, close contact quarantines and staffing shortages at both Roxana Junior High and the High School, the district announced it needs to expedite the transition to remote learning for 6th-12th grades beginning Wednesday, November 18. This does not includ...
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