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.
JERSEYVILLE - July 2 marked nine years since Jared Hanna went missing without a trace. Jared was from Jerseyville at the time of his disappearance. Jared was 28 when he went missing on July 2, 2011. Jared was last seen in Centralia, IL., which is located in Clinton Co. His white 1990 GMC Sierra...
CARLINVILLE — Macoupin County State's Attorney Jennifer Watson on Friday announced a Roodhouse man will face murder charges after the death of a 23-month girl. Macoupin County State's Attorney Jennifer Watson said she has filed first-degree murder charges against Allan R. Castleberry Jr. o...
WEST ALTON, MO. - This time of year, Captain Jim’s Fireworks at 13896 U.S. Route 67, West Alton, MO., is always a busy place. This year with so many fireworks shows cancelled, it maybe be even busier. Captain Jim’s is a legendary location with more than 70 years in business. Paige...
ALTON, Ill. –State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, is announcing the reopening of her district office in Alton on Monday, July 13. Residents will be able to make appointments by phone or email to receive assistance with state services in-person. “We have reached a point that we can safely...
WOOD RIVER - Jim Meyer, a well-known businessman in Wood River, died just after midnight on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. Meyer owned Meyer Jewelry Studio at 40 East Ferguson since the early 1970s in Alton before moving his shop to Wood River. Before his shop, Meyer entered the...
ALTON - Argosy Casino in Alton opened its doors Wednesday morning and was greeted with a large group of customers. Face coverings will be required except for when people are eating and drinking. Hand sanitizers will be available throughout the casino. General Manager Steve Peate said a full deep...
BETHALTO - A woman is being sought for questioning in connection to a fraudulent credit card case. A victim reported a lost wallet in Bethalto and then the credit card was used. Anyone having any information on her identity is asked to contact the Bethalto Police Department at 618-377-5266 o...
ALTON - We invite you to join us, as we seek to bring support to our community families as they look forward to the fall. Many children start the school year with little or no supplies. During the year many run out and can’t afford to replenish. The displaced family setting can also add to...
ALTON - The investigation into the fire last week at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Alton continues with the state marshal’s office. Alton Deputy Fire Chief Brad Sweetman said it will probably be about a month before the final report is prepared by the State Fire Marshal’s...
ILLINOIS - A bear started off in Muscoda, Wisconsin, on May 13 and traveled south through Iowa then went into Illinois before crossing the river and entering Missouri. During his travels, IDNR, Illinois State Police, and other agencies helped by blocking roads so the bear could cross and also...
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