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 — A Carlinville woman faces felony retail theft charges after allegedly stealing more than $300 worth of merchandise from the Carlinville Walmart on September 29, 2025. Sharayah R. Decker, 37, is accused of taking items, including a coffee maker and clothing, from the store. Chargin...
ALTON — The Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire Sunday afternoon on the 3700 block of Berkeley Avenue, where flames and smoke were visible upon arrival. A box-alarm was called, prompting the East Alton Fire Department to assist at the scene. Firefighters were able to...
WORDEN, Ill. — Several fire departments responded Sunday afternoon to a rapidly spreading field fire near the intersection of Lamb Road and Lindenbroker Road. Firefighters arrived to find flames moving quickly through the area, prompting calls for multiple tanker trucks due to limited wate...
FREEBURG — The Freeburg Midgets edged the Roxana Shells 21-19 in a closely contested high school football game Friday night on Freeburg’s home turf. Freeburg took an early lead when quarterback Joe Carmack ran five yards for a touchdown with 4:29 remaining in the first quarter. Kicker...
ALTON - Here is a complete schedule of area football games on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. The Game of the Week to be livestreamed on Riverbender.com will be Highland at Civic Memorial at 7 p.m. FRIDAY Waterloo (3-2) at Jersey (1-4) East St Louis (3-2) at Edwardsville (2-3) Belleville East...
ALTON - The Marquette girls volleyball team secured a 2-1 victory over Maryville Christian on Tuesday, winning with set scores of 20-25, 25-20, 25-21. The match took place at Marquette’s home court. With the win, Marquette improved to 10-12 overall and 4-3 in the Gateway Metro Conference. Mar...
ALTON - Crystal L. Freytag, 39, of Alton, was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated battery/use of deadly weapon and one count of domestic battery with bodily harm following an incident on September 25, 2025. According to charging documents, Freytag allegedly struck the victim with ...
GILLESPIE — Joshua M. Turpin, 19, of Gillespie, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of resisting a peace officer following an incident on September 22, 2025. According to charging documents, Turpin allegedly entered a fighting stance and balled his...
BETHALTO - Jersey topped Civic Memorial in a three-set girls volleyball match Tuesday night, Sept. 30, 2025, 21-25, 25-15, 25-18 at CM. Jersey secured the win behind a strong offensive performance, totaling 39 kills as a team. Key contributors included Hope Buttry with 14 kills and five aces, Maleah...
GRANITE CITY - A medical device inside a backpack caused a brief concern at Enterprise Car Rental in the 3700 block of Nameoki Road in Granite City after it inadvertently activated and emitted mist, according to Granite City Police Chief Gary Brooks. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 1,...
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