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.
GODFREY — The Godfrey Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday morning, Jan. 31, 2026, in the 5000 block of Staten Drive that trapped an elderly woman inside the home, officials said. The department received a 911 call at 9:41 a.m. Saturday, reporting the fire and the woman trappe...
WOOD RIVER — The Wood River Fire Department responded to a structure fire Friday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2026, in the 300 block of South Tenth Street. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the house, prompting a box-alarm response. Additional crews from Roxana, East Alton...
slideshow:1768956832304] HIGHLAND — The CM Lady Eagles pulled away in the second quarter and never looked back, defeating the Centralia Lady Orphans 59-42 at the Highland Tournament. CM held a slim 10-9 lead after the opening quarter before tightening its defense and building a 25-14 advantage...
BELLEVILLE/ALTON - Alton’s boys basketball team secured a 61-41 victory over MICDS of St. Louis on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, during the Southwestern Illinois Jets Boys Shootout Series held at Althoff Catholic. The Redbirds were led by Ryan Howard, who scored 22 points, while teammates Tysean...
BELLEVILLE - On the night of Saturday, January 17, 2026, police responded to multiple shots fired on the 1700 block of Jamestown Road in Belleville, Illinois, resulting in one woman’s death and injuries to another, authorities said. At approximately 11:19 p.m., officers from the Belleville...
MACOUPIN COUNTY — Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged Michael Upton, 34, of Palmyra with multiple felony counts related to child sexual abuse material and drug possession following a search of his residence on East Oak Street in Palmyra. The charges, filed in Macoupin County Circuit Court,...
ROYAL LAKES - A man is facing multiple felony charges following an alleged domestic battery incident that occurred earlier this month. According to charging documents filed by the State’s Attorney’s Office, Eugene Arnold of Royal Lakes is accused of attacking the victim, on January 6...
BELLEVILLE - Edwardsville boys pulled away in the second half to earn a 56-44 win over Althoff Catholic on Saturday at the Southern Illinois Shootout. The Tigers set the tone early, edging Althoff 12-11 after the first quarter in a tightly contested opening period. Edwardsville began to create separation...
BELLEVILLE — The Granite City Warriors secured a decisive 71-35 victory over Madison at the Southern Illinois Shootout on Saturday. Granite City established an early lead, holding a 17-9 advantage after the first quarter. The Warriors extended their dominance in the second quarter, entering...
BETHALTO - The Civic Memorial Eagles suffered a tough 65–62 overtime loss to the Jersey Panthers on Friday night after letting a fourth-quarter lead slip away. CM was shorthanded, playing without two starters, Riley Lamb and Tanner Hokamp, yet still received a gritty effort from the five available...
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