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 - The defense attorneys for Roger Carroll, convicted by a jury of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Bonnie Woodward, have filed a post-trial motion for appeal and requesting a new trial. Carroll was accused of luring Woodward to Jersey County where authorities say he killed Woodward...
GRAFTON - Grafton has had some setbacks over the past few years with flooding and the COVID-19 Pandemic, but if the past few weeks are any indication, the business future looks bright. Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin said he went from one end of town to another last Sunday and all the businesses...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School has hired Jerry DiSalvo to lead their traditionally rich boy's soccer program. “Jerry has a great combination of experience at the college, club, and high school levels. He comes highly recommended. His depth of experience and knowledge made him the idea...
GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Police Department and Madison County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon. The shooting took place in the 2200 block of Washington Avenue in Granite City. Granite City Capt. Nick Novacich confirmed a person was shot and has "non-life-threatening"...
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle theft of two 2020 models early Wednesday morning at Federico Dodge Jeep Ram at 1875 E. Edwardsville Road in Wood River. An alarm was received by the Wood River Police at 4 a.m. Wednesday. Wood River Police discovered someone...
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn has identified the victim of a fatal fire in unincorporated Edwardsville on June 15 as John L. Munsterman, 74, Jerseyville. John Munsterman was at the home of his son at 3424 Glennoak Drive when the incident occurred at approximately 10:27...
WOOD RIVER - The Pump House Bar and Grill at 1523 E. Edwardsville Road in Wood River, has become one nicest bar locations in the entire Riverbend region with multiple renovations over the years. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Pump House began its seventh and final phase of renovations. This tim...
ST CHARLES COUNTY - St. Charles County Prosecutor Tim Lohmar has charged former Florissant Police officer Joshua Smith with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and fourth-degree assault after residential surveillance cameras captured him striking a man with his police SUV. The...
This is one of a series of profiles on YWCA Women of Distinction Winners. ALTON - Rosetta L. Brown is a community organizer and mentor in Alton. She is a member of the Madison County Leadership Council, and currently is a member of the Alton School Board. Rosetta is a member of the Madison...
CENTREVILLE – A fire heavily damaged a vacant nightclub in Centreville. The fire started on the second floor of the building on Old Missouri Avenue around 10 p.m. Monday. First responders had to bring water tankers from nearby communities to control flames. The nearest hydrant was 1,000 feet...
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