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.
ALTON - The Alton Educational Foundation held its annual Guardians of Education Breakfast Wednesday morning at Eunice Smith Elementary School and by presentations, it was evident the difference the organization is making in Alton schools. The annual breakfast showcased five who received...
SEE VIDEO: ROXANA - Marquette Catholic boys basketball team pulled out a win Tuesday night at the Roxana Regional against Carlyle. The Explorers won 56-38 and advance to the championship game Friday against either Roxana or Greenville Marquette and Carlyle were tied 12-12 after...
ALTON - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night on Broadway in front of Fast Eddies Bon-Air. Alton Police Department and Alton Fire Department responded to the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital. It’s unknown about the condition of the victim at this time....
CHAMPAIGN - Jersey Community High School senior wrestler Zeke Waltz concluded his wrestling career with a second-place finish on Saturday at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament. In the championship match, Waltz faced Bilal Bailey a two-time state champion. Waltz lost 6-3. Waltz finished...
ROXANA - Valerie Nyswonger is a Roxana senior and a top-notch, competitive cheerleader for the Shells. Nyswonger is the February Female Athlete of the Month for Roxana High School. Nyswonger is coached as a cheerleader by Stephanie Palen. Nyswonger has been cheerleading for six years. "Being ...
EDWARDSVILLE - McLain Oertle has been named the male Athlete of the Month for Edwardsville High School for February 2020. Oertle, a senior who swims for head coach Christian Rhoten, has been swimming for eight years now. "I like the feeling you get when you go the best time," Oertle said. "I also...
ROXANA - Logan Wonders has emerged as a solid bowler for the Roxana this season. Wonders, a junior bowler, is the February Male Athlete of the Month for Roxana High School. Wonders is coached by Brian Kasting. "I would like to thank my family for the support they've given me this year throughout...
GREENVILLE, IL-- The Greenville University Concert Band presents two concerts early in March. The annual transcriptions concert takes place this Sunday, March 1, at 4 pm in the Whitlock Music Center. Hum along with melodies compositions from Mozart, Handel, and MacDowell penned for orchestra, piano,...
JACKSONVILLE - Father McGivney lady Griffins girls basketball team lost a heartbreaking game in the Jacksonville Super-Sectional 64-46 Monday night to Lewistown. Father McGivney had never won a post season game till this year. The program has only been going for four years. “When this progra...
SOUTH ROXANA - South Roxana Police Chief Bob Coles confirmed a 6-year-old girl died in a two-car crash on Sunday night at Illinois Route 111 at Broadway in South Roxana. Chief Coles said others were airlifted from the scene. Both vehicles encountered extreme damage in the crash. Illinois Route...
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