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.
COLLINSVILLE — The McCluer North Stars edged the O’Fallon Panthers 43-40 in a tightly contested game Sunday at the Collinsville Holiday Classic. McCluer North took an early lead, opening the game with a 17-9 first-quarter advantage. The Stars extended their lead to 25-16 by halftime an...
MASCOUTAH — Breese Central avenged last year’s Mascoutah Holiday Tournament championship loss to Alton with a 49-37 victory in a rematch Saturday. Breese Central took an early 14-8 lead after the first quarter and maintained control throughout the game. At halftime, Breese Central led...
MASCOUTAH — The Belleville West Lady Maroons defeated the East St. Louis Lady Flyers 46-32 Saturday at the Mascoutah Holiday Tournament. Belleville West took an early lead, opening the first quarter with a 12-4 advantage. The Lady Maroons extended their lead to 26-9 by halftime. In the third...
HAZELWOOD, Mo. - Tony’s Donuts & Cafe’s Hazelwood location suffered significant interior damage from a fire on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025 , prompting the business to temporarily close the affected site while continuing operations at its Maryland Heights location. The...
HAZELWOOD, Mo. — A fire on Christmas night caused significant damage to Tony’s Donuts and Cafe, a popular local business. The Robertson and Hazelwood fire departments responded to reports of a commercial structure fire at 6045 Howdershell Road on December 25, 2025. Upon arrival, firefighters...
DOW — A home in the 17000 block of Little Piasa Road was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived Tuesday evening, Dec. 23, 2025, officials said. Members of the QEM, Brighton Fire, Jerseyville Fire, and Godfrey Fire Protection departments responded to the serious blaze. The homeowner...
EAST ALTON — The EAWR/Roxana hockey team fell 4-2 to O’Fallon Monday night, Dec. 22, 2025, at East Alton Ice Arena in a closely contested matchup. Neither team scored in the first period, but EAWR/Roxana opened the scoring early in the second period when Owen Timmins netted a goal with...
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School’s wrestling team demonstrated strong performances last week, defeating Belleville West 73-12 and Granite City 54-24 in dual meets. The team, coached by Jeremy Christeson, continues to build momentum as the season progresses. The wrestlers competing included...
ALTON — The Father McGivney Lady Griffins secured a key conference victory Thursday night, Dec. 18, 2025, defeating the Marquette Lady Explorers 38-28 in a defensive battle at Marquette. Marquette took an early lead, outscoring Father McGivney 11-8 in the first quarter. At halftime, the Lady...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. — Shawn L. Williams, 54, of Belleville, Illinois, was charged Thursday with two counts of murder following a double homicide investigation in Cahokia Heights, the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis announced. Williams faces charges of murder with intent to kill or...
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