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.
EDWARDSVILLE - The new Anderson Hospital Surgery Center continues to get closer to its goal of completion. The Anderson Hospital Administration said this week about the new surgical center: "The construction is final and furniture/fixtures are scheduled this month," said Anderson Hospital's Administrative...
ALTON - The Alton Fire Department called a Box Alarm after a call of a blaze in the 900 block of Tremont Street in Alton on Thursday night. Alton Police Department and East Alton Fire Department also responded to the scene. The Alton Fire Department knocked the fire down in rapid fashion and...
MADISON- Smoke could be seen several miles away from a huge factory fire Thursday afternoon at Magnesium Elektron at 1001 College St. in Madison. Venice Fire and Venice Police Department protect the region. The fire call came around 4 p.m. Thursday. Multiple area fire departments were asked...
EDWARDSVILLE - Tuesday night Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton gave his State of the City Address over Zoom due to COVID-19. The meeting started out with the appointment of Emily Bates to become the next city clerk. The board voted to appoint her. Mayor Patton thanked the citizens of Edwardsville...
ALTON - A man was shot at the scene of a Tuesday morning home invasion on Porter Street in Alton. The suspect fled on foot and collapsed near Alben Street in Alton before police arrived on the scene. Alton Police Chief Jason Simmons confirmed a suspect had been shot by the homeowner during the...
BETHALTO - Bethalto Fire Department and other fire agencies quickly responded to a heavy trailer fire in the 100 block of South Wesley Dr in Bethalto around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control for the most part in quick fashion because of the rapid response...
WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River will be flushing and testing fire hydrants during the week of May 4-8. Residents may experience some discoloration of their water. "However, the water will continue to be safe to drink," the City of Wood River said. "Residents may want to avoid doing laundry...
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police Department along with handler, Alfaro, today mourn the death of retired K-9 Ordi. K-9 Ordi served the residents of Wood River from Nov. 19, 2009, until Sept. 28, 2016, when he retired. K-9 Ordi served the City of Wood River, and surrounding communities as...
EDWARDSVILLE - Pontoon Beach Police Chief Christopher Modrusic has released detailed information about the Tuesday, April 28, incident at Menasha Corporation at 9 Gateway Commerce Center Drive East. A person has been apprehended for making a false active shooter call. Because of the 9-1-1 call o...
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