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.
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...
CARLINVILLE — Talon J. Gosnell, 24, of Carlinville, was charged with criminal damage to government property, theft, and resisting a police officer. According to court documents, Gosnell allegedly jumped on the hood of a Carlinville Police car, causing damage to the vehicle. He is also accused...
VIRDEN — Jacob Monty, 28, of Virden, has been charged with two counts of child pornography, according to court documents. Monty faces Class X felony charges for allegedly collecting and disseminating videos depicting children under the age of 13 engaging in sexual conduct with other individuals....
ALTON — The Alton Redbirds secured a commanding 81-42 victory over Belleville Althoff Tuesday night, Dec. 16, 2025, at home, with five players reaching double-digit scoring. Alton took an early lead, outscoring Belleville Althoff 15-6 in the first quarter. The Redbirds extended their advantage...
TROY — Triad pulled away in the fourth quarter to shut out Civic Memorial 16-0 and secure a 52-36 victory Friday night, Dec. 12, 2025, in a Mississippi Valley Conference game at Rich Mason Gym. The game was closely contested through the first three quarters. Triad led 15-14 after the firs...
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday evening on Walnut Street. At approximately 9:11 p.m. on December 12, 2025, officers from the Cahokia Heights Police Department responded to the 3900 block of Walnut Street in Cahokia...
ROXANA — Sean Maberry, a four-year player for the Roxana Shells basketball team, reached a significant milestone earlier this season by scoring 1,000 points in a game against Freeburg. Maberry is the 15th player in Roxana history to achieve this feat. The list of players who have reached th...
TROY — The Troy Lady Knights edged the Civic Memorial Lady Eagles 57-54 in a tightly contested basketball game Friday night, Dec. 12, 2025, at home. The matchup featured several lead changes and close quarters. Triad held a narrow 19-17 advantage after the first quarter. The teams were tied...
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