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.
CASEYVILLE — A man was charged with aggravated domestic battery after officers responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence on September 7, 2025, where a pregnant woman was found in distress. Officers from the Caseyville Police Department arrived at the scene following a 911 call in which...
O'FALLON — The VFW Post 805 in O'Fallon hosted Bacon Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, raising funds to support local veterans and promote community businesses. The event featured live music, a bounce house for children, and a variety of vendors, all of whom offered at least one...
ROXANA — Mason Crump, a senior running back for the Roxana Shells, has been named the Midwest Members Male Athlete of the Month for his outstanding performance during the 2025 football season. Crump has established himself as a key offensive player for the Shells, contributing significantly...
SORENTO — A Sorento man faces a felony charge after authorities say he was found with fentanyl and gave a false name to a deputy. Corey J. Eulberg, 48, was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Class 4 felony, and Obstructing Identification. The charges stem from a...
BETHALTO — Roxana’s football team dominated from the opening kickoff, securing a 40-13 road victory over the Civic Memorial Eagles on Friday night. The Shells set the tone early with a lengthy drive that consumed significant clock time before Mason Crump scored on a two-yard run with...
SOUTH ROXANA - A stolen Gateway Med Star ambulance crashed Thursday morning, Sept. 11, 2025, on Route 111 near South Roxana after police deployed stop sticks to halt the vehicle, authorities said. The incident began around 9 a.m. Sept. 11, when a patient being unloaded at the emergency room at...
GRANITE CITY — The Father McGivney girls golf team secured first place in a competitive match Thursday at Legacy Golf Course in Granite City, posting a team score of 168 to edge out local rivals. The event took place Sept. 10, 2025, and featured several area high schools. Columbia finished...
MOUNT OLIVE — Trey W. Fenton, 34, of Mount Olive, was charged Friday with felony Criminal Trespass to a Residence Fenton allegedly entered a home in Mount Olive without permission on September 4, 2025. The case was presented to the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s office by...
CARLINVILLE — A Carlinville man was charged with violating an order of protection after allegedly entering a protected property on September 2, 2025. Kyle W. Bennett, 38, of Carlinville, is accused of violating an order of protection that was filed in 2024. According to the complaint, Bennett...
EAST ALTON — The 30th annual East Alton Soapbox Derby took place Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, drawing a sizable crowd to Berkshire Boulevard under clear skies. The event began with the National Anthem and a silent prayer to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks...
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