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 Municipal Band closed out its 129th season on Thursday night at Lewis and Clark Community College. David Drillinger and Jennifer Shenberger were co-directors during the concert. The voice soloist was Susan Parton Stanard. Also, David Drillinger and Charlie Pranger did a Trumpet...
GODFREY - The Five A’s Humane Society in Godfrey is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are the backbone of the Five A’s organization and the hours make such a difference for the adoptable animals. Five A’s is a non-profit, no-kill shelter at 4530 N. Alby in Godfrey. Five A’s...
GODFREY - Two people were airlifted after a single-vehicle motorcycle accident that occurred at Godfrey Road and Montclair Avenue in Godfrey at approximately 1 a.m. Thursday. Madison County Sheriff Department Captain William Dimitroff said his deputies responded to a motorcycle down when they located...
Before we know it, children from around the region will be grabbing their backpacks and pencils and will head back to school. Below, our readers will find a comprehensive list of when school starts for their kids. Alton School District - Thursday, August 15 Edwardsville School District - Tuesday,...
EDWARDSVILLE – St. Louisan and Indiana University player Carson Haskins, who recently won the Pro Wildcard Challenge, along with Gianni Ross, qualified for the main singles’ draw, while Sunday Doubles Shootout winners McClain Kessler and Preston Touliatos won their opening doubles matc...
EDWARDSVILLE - Local law enforcement officers joined the community Tuesday night at Edwardsville City Park for National Night Out. National Night Out is the first Tuesday in August each year. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back...
GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Fire Department and other area fire agencies battled a large fire Tuesday at Total Metal Recycling on Missouri Avenue in Granite City. Granite City Fire Department issued a statement and said crews are currently on scene battling the blaze at Total Metal Recycling....
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