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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1308 held a Veterans Day program Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, to honor military service members with a wreath-laying ceremony and traditional observances. The event took place Nov. 10, 2025, at 4445 N. Alby St. and featured guest speaker Rob Bailey,...
ROXANA — St. Joe-Ogden defeated Roxana 42-32 Saturday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2025, in a second-round rematch, reversing the outcome from two years ago when Roxana edged St. Joe-Ogden 48-47. The game began with a strong start from Roxana as quarterback Cohen Dugan connected with Sean Maberry on...
ALTON — On the evening of Nov. 6, 2025, Eugene Tillman, 64, of Alton, was taken into custody following a single-vehicle crash in the 2500 block of College Avenue that resulted in damage to a building. At approximately 9:55 p.m. on Thursday, the Alton Police Department was notified that a vehicl...
ALTON — The Alton Fire Department and Alton Police Department responded Thursday night, Nov. 6, 2025, to a vehicle that struck a building on the 2500 block of Main Street. At 9:56 p.m., emergency crews arrived to find a car that had jumped the curb and collided with the building, creating...
EDWARDSVILLE — Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s men’s basketball team opened its regular season Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2025, with a dominant 119-50 victory over East-West at First Community Arena. The Cougars’ 119 points marked the fourth-highest scoring output...
WOOD RIVER — Two individuals were airlifted with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 4, 2025, at Illinois Route 111 and Memorial Lane, Wood River Deputy Police Chief Tim Gegen said. The collision occurred around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday and involved one vehicle travelin...
STAUNTON — Jeb A. Curtis, 19, of Livingston, was charged with a class 3 felony attempted burglary for allegedly trying to enter a city-owned building on October 12, 2025, with the intent to commit theft, according to charging documents. The Staunton Police Department filed the charges on Octobe...
ROXANA — Sean Maberry, a senior defensive lineman, running back, and wide receiver for the Roxana Shells, has been named a Midwest Members Male Athlete of the Month for his exceptional performance during the 2025 football season. Maberry stood out both offensively and defensively throughout...
CARTERVILLE — Carterville defeated Marquette Catholic 42-14 in an IHSA Class 4A football playoff game Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2025, at Carterville High School. Marquette Catholic’s touchdowns came from Don'Tay Longstreet and Jack Rea. Longstreet also contributed with a fumble recovery...
WEST FRANKFORT — The Roxana Shells secured a spot in the second round of the Illinois High School Association football playoffs with a 55-26 victory over the West Frankfort Redbirds on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. The game began with West Frankfort winning the coin toss and choosing to receive....
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