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.
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...
ROXANA — The Roxana Lady Shells faced a challenging night on the court Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, falling 66-22 to the Breese Central Lady Cougars in a home conference basketball game. Breese Central took control early, building a 21-7 lead after the first quarter. The Lady Cougars continued...
ROXANA — Roxana secured a 42-29 home victory over Breese Central on Thursday night, Dec. 11, 2025, marking a significant win against one of the state’s consistently strong teams. The game on Thursday night featured a defensive battle that saw Roxana overcome an early deficit to pull ahea...
GRAFTON — Raging Rivers WaterPark plans to expand its attractions starting in May of 2026, introducing new amenities aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. The additions include an RV park with more than 60 spots, of which over 30 will offer full hookups, as well as an 18-hole miniature...
BUNKER HILL — Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, 2025, at the intersection of Illinois Route 159 and Mansholt Road. According to authorities, ISP Troop 8 responded to a two-vehicle collision at the location. One occupant was pronounced...
ALTON — Lines fell Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, 2025, on College Avenue at Park Avenue in Alton, draping across a van and prompting the closure of all lanes while authorities await Ameren’s response. The incident occurred amid a Wind Advisory issued for Madison County until noon, with...
GLEN CARBON — Althoff Catholic defeated Father McGivney 56-29 Tuesday night in a conference basketball game at Father McGivney’s home court. Althoff established an early advantage, leading 13-4 after the first quarter. The team extended its lead in the second quarter, holding the Griffins...
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas Haine announced Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, that charges of attempted first-degree murder and three additional felonies have been filed against a Granite City man accused of shooting a police officer. D.J. Marshall, 26, of Granite City,...
BETHALTO — The Civic Memorial Eagles secured the team championship at the 22-team Steve Bradley Invitational wrestling tournament Saturday, held at Civic Memorial High School. The Eagles amassed 211 points, edging out runner-up Murphysboro, which finished with 201 points. Civic Memorial also...
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