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.
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Halloween Parade has been moved to 1 p.m. Sunday with the parade lineup at 12:30 p.m. The parade was moved to Sunday because of the chance of rain on Saturday. The parade was previously set for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Hartford Parade was also moved to Sunday and...
EAST ALTON - One Nation Nutrition opened on Sept. 24, 2019, in East Alton at the newly renovated Eastgate Plaza. One Nation Nutrition helps everyone with their health and wellness needs. They offer what they describe as "the best supplements and CBD products around." From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday,...
ALTON - The purpose of both the AHS Wall of Fame and the Distinguished Alumni Award is similar to recognize those outstanding citizens who have contributed to their community, have attained exceptional lifetime achievements and/or have exhibited extraordinary leadership. The AHS Wall of Fame has...
CARLYLE - The City of Carlyle issued a statement on its Facebook page on Thursday afternoon about a situation that involves multiple law enforcement agencies in its community. Around 2 p.m., the city issued a statement that said the situation had been resolved. The situation was reported by several...
GODFREY — The Village of Godfrey held a ribbon-cutting at Robert E. Glazebrook Park Baseball/Softball Fields on Wednesday, October 23, which is located on Stamper Lane in Godfrey. Mayor McCormick said that he is extremely pleased that this improvement project will benefit the entire...
ALTON - Rosetta Brown, Alton School Board Member, and a Concerned Citizen will be kicking off the fourth annual Rosie's Socks for Tots Drive for all school-age children. This drive will take place from November 1 through December 31, 2019. "Socks are an everyday need for children," Brown said. "W...
SPRINGFIELD - Aaron Boulch had two goals, while Luke Atkinson and Nick LaFata had one goal apiece. Marquette Catholic won 4-0 against Springfield Sacred Heart in the Sectional semifinals in Springfield. "I thought my kids had confidence when Boulch scored 15 seconds in the game," Marquette...
ROXANA – Austin Wilburn, a senior football player has been named the October Male Athlete of the Month for the Roxana Shells. Wilburn, who plays for second-year head coach Wade DeVries. Wilburn has been playing football for six years and he said the best part is for sure the physicality involved...
ALTON - Senior soccer player Braden Schrimpf is the October Male Athlete of the Month for Alton High School. Schrimpf has been playing soccer since he was 13 years old. “I would like to thank my parents Matt and Jen for allowing me to play soccer at a high level from a young age," he said....
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