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.
CARLINVILLE - Frederic J. Skinner, 21, of Carlinville, was charged with Criminal Trespass to a Building. Skinner allegedly entered the Fast Stop gas station in Carlinville after he had been previously notified that he was not allowed at the location. Macoupin County court records indicate Skinner...
JERSEYVILLE — Kyle L. McBride, 38, of Jerseyville, was charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm following an incident on November 4, 2025. According to charging documents, McBride allegedly struck the victim in her head with his boots, causing knots on her head. The Macoupin County...
BENLD — Devon W. Pulley, 18, of Benld, was charged with domestic battery with bodily harm and criminal damage to property following an incident on November 5, 2025. According to charging documents, Pulley allegedly struck and kicked the victim, resulting in bruising. Pulley also reportedly...
DUPO — New Athens secured a 56-21 victory over Metro East Lutheran Thursday night, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Dupo Cat Classic. New Athens took control early, building a 23-5 lead after the first quarter. The momentum continued as the team extended its advantage to 35-8 by halftime. In the third...
DUPO — The Roxana Lady Shells secured a spot in the championship game of the Dupo Cat Classic after defeating Mt. Olive 57-34 on Thursday night. Roxana maintained a narrow 10-6 lead after the first quarter and increased their advantage to 20-14 by halftime. The Lady Shells then extended their...
ALTON — A bicyclist was seriously injured Thursday evening, Nov. 20, 2025, after apparently striking the back of a parked vehicle in the 1200 block of Main Street, according to local authorities. The Alton Fire and Police Departments received a call about the incident at 5:31 p.m. on Nov....
DUPO — The East Alton-Wood River Lady Oilers faced a challenging night Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at the Dupo Cat Classic Tournament, falling to Marissa 47-27. Marissa established an early advantage, leading 14-7 after the first quarter. The Lady Oilers were unable to score in the second quarter...
DUPO — Roxana secured a 47-27 victory over New Athens in the second game of the night at the Dupo Cat Classic Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. The game was tightly contested early on, with Roxana holding a narrow 14-13 lead at the end of the first quarter. Roxana extended their advantage...
DUPO — The Metro East Lutheran Lady Knights opened their season with a 52-38 loss to the Mt. Olive Lady Wildcats Tuesday night, Nov. 18, 2025, at the Dupo Cat Classic Tournament. Mt. Olive took an early lead, outscoring Metro East Lutheran 13-6 in the first quarter. The Lady Wildcats maintained...
ALTON — November 30, 2025, will mark 30 years since Felicia Rexford was fatally stabbed in the parking lot of the Target store in Alton. Rexford was shopping at the Alton Target on November 30, 1995, when she was attacked. Police believe the stabbing was the result of a robbery gone wrong....
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