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 Department Deputy Chief Jason Lamb released a statement today about the leash law in town. "We appreciate everyone’s efforts to help keep our community healthy by complying with the stay at home order that has been issued by the Governor. That said, we are all human...
EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville Parks are clearly marked closed with signs and tape, but walking paths and trails in that area are available for walking and jogging. The City of Edwardsville reports the walking paths and trails are getting heavy use with the various parks closed. The City...
ALTON - A male was shot in the leg and rushed to the hospital in Alton at Seventh and Central just after 7 p.m. Wednesday. The man's injuries were not life-threatening. The shooting event started at Hellrung Park in Alton, then ended up at Seventh and Central. Alton Fire Department and Alton...
ALTON - Alton Police Department is trying to identify the woman in the photo for multiple retail thefts at local Schnucks. Alton Police released the following statement on there Facebook page. "While most people in our community are doing exactly what they should in this time of crisis, there ar...
WOOD RIVER - You might see a few changes in the city of Wood River due to COVID-19 but not everything has changed. The police and fire department is fully staffed to respond to calls of service and still working 24/7. City Hall is closed to the public but residents can call (618) 251-3100 for assistanc...
ALTON - The Gateway Resilience Fund is a fund that will provide short-term monetary relief to employees and owners of independent bars, restaurants, and shops in the St Louis area including Alton that is affected by closures and other circumstances. The funds will consider covering personal, family,...
EDWARDSVILLE - As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the United States, phone scammers have seized the opportunity to prey on individuals. The following are tips to help you protect yourself from scams, including coronavirus scams: *Do not respond to calls or texts from unknow...
BETHALTO - At 4:20 p.m. on Monday, the Bethalto Fire Department responded to a vehicle that had crashed into Handee-Mart. When firefighters arrived all the occupants were uninjured and was out of the vehicle. No one was injured inside the building either. It is unknown what caused the car to...
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police Department needs your help in identifying the two females. Both cases involve the theft of woman's purses and the subsequent fraudulent use of credit cards at Collinsville area businesses. Anyone with information on their identities are asked to contact the Department's...
JERSEY - Tucker Shalley is a versatile, all-around student-athlete at Jersey Community High School. Shalley, a senior basketball player, is the March Male Athlete of the Month for Jersey Community High School. Shalley was coached by Panthers' head boys mentor Stote Reeder. “I would like...
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