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.
DOW - Multiple fire agencies and the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office responded to a destructive church fire at Dow Southern Baptist at 15910 Bartlett Road in Dow early Wednesday morning. The fire is under investigation by the state fire marshal's office and Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives...
ALTON - A large tree fell on some power lines at 2301 Amelia Street in Alton Wednesday morning. The tree knocked out power to around 300 customers in the area. Ameren Illinois has several crews in the area working to restore power. There is no estimated time on when power will be restored....
GODFREY - A white SUV crashed with car near the Casey's General Store at 1511 West Delmar in Godfrey around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday and one person was transported to a local hospital from the scene. The red-colored vehicle crashed into a yard across the street during the accident. Godfrey Fire Department,...
ALTON - The football team at Marquette Catholic is continuing its Illinois High School Association Return to Play workouts at a very steady and successful pace, as the Explorers continue to prepare for the 2020 season under their new head coach. Leon McElrath III was hired as Marquette's football...
ALTON - The Alton Fire Department was dispatched for structure fire at around 4:30 a.m early Tuesday in the 3000 block of Oscar Avenue in Alton. The Alton Fire Department called a Box Alarm. East Alton Fire Department was also on the scene along with Alton Memorial Ambulance. When firefighters...
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County First Assistant State’s Attorney Crystal Uhe has asked the court to dismiss a request for a new trial by convicted Paula Sims based on an insanity defense. Madison County First Assistant State’s Attorney Crystal Uhe seeks to dismiss the most recent...
RICHMOND HEIGHTS - On July 23, 2020, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued warrants on suspect Jaron Lemmitt, 18 years of age, of the 3400 block of Giles Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63116, for one count of Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Assault First Degree,...
RICHMOND HEIGHTS - A person of interest has been identified and taken into custody after a shooting at the Galleria Mall. The person of interest was an 18-year-old male. On July 22, 2020, at approximately 12:34 PM, officers from the Richmond Heights Police Department responded to a call for service...
LITCHFIELD— After a five-month suspension of State Representative Avery Bourne’s (R-Morrisonville) Traveling Office Hours due to COVID-19, the Representative is resuming her mobile office operations in August. No appointment is necessary, and events are open to all constituents living...
RICHMOND HEIGHTS - A large police presence is being reported Wednesday afternoon at the St. Louis Galleria where two people were reported shot. Several area police departments responded to the mall. Around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, the St. Louis County Police Department posted a photo on Facebook...
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