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.
HIGHLAND — The Principia Panthers secured an 88-54 victory over the East St. Louis Flyers Saturday at the Highland Optimist Shootout, improving their season record to 12-1. The game began with a close first quarter, as Principia edged ahead 19-18. In the second quarter, the Flyers were limited...
HIGHLAND — Waltonville secured a 61-49 road victory over Highland on Saturday during the Highland Optimist Shootout. Waltonville dominated early, limiting Highland to just three points in the first quarter and building a 12-3 lead. The visiting team extended its advantage to 30-15 by halftime....
BETHALTO — Civic Memorial’s boys basketball team came up just short Friday night, falling 57-54 to Mascoutah in a closely contested Mississippi Valley Conference matchup at home. The teams were deadlocked at 17-17 after the first quarter before Mascoutah carried a slim 30-28 lead into...
BETHALTO — The Civic Memorial Lady Eagles secured a decisive 60-29 victory over the Mascoutah Lady Indians Friday night at home. Civic Memorial took an early 14-9 lead after the first quarter. The second quarter saw increased tensions, with Mascoutah receiving multiple technical fouls. One...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Collinsville Lady Kahoks struggled against the Edwardsville Lady Tigers on Thursday night, falling 50-16 in a Southwestern Conference matchup at Edwardsville High School. Edwardsville dominated early, outscoring Collinsville 20-2 in the opening quarter. The Lady Tigers continued...
ROXANA — The Staunton Bulldogs secured their second victory over the Roxana Shells this season with a 55-39 win Tuesday night at Roxana. Roxana started strong, led by Sean Maberry’s 10 first-quarter points, building a 16-7 lead after the opening quarter. Staunton responded in the second...
WOOD RIVER — The Wood River Fire Department responded Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, to the 800 block of State Street after an SUV ran off the road and struck a house. Firefighters arriving on the scene found the SUV had collided with the corner of the home, causing damage. Alton Memorial Ambulance...
BETHALTO - Coach Lee Green of Civic Memorial’s boys basketball team highlighted senior guard Charlie Kilpatrick as a key contributor to the Eagles’ season in 2025-2026. Kilpatrick, a 6-foot-1 senior, has been a consistent scorer, averaging around eight points per game this year. Kilpatrick...
BUNKER HILL — The Bunker Hill Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, morning on Bluebird Lane in rural Bunker Hill. When firefighters arrived on scene at the farmhouse, it was fully involved, fire officials said. The Shipman and Brighton Fire Departments also...
EDWARDSVILLE — Morehead State rallied with an 18-3 run late to overcome Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 73-72 on Saturday. Morehead State held a seven-point lead early before SIUE responded with a 7-0 run to take a 23-19 advantage. Jack Campion’s three-pointer at the halftime...
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