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.
VIRDEN, Ill. — Jeffrey A. Bates, 28, of Virden, was charged with three counts of child pornography after law enforcement discovered videos on his computer in December 2024. Bates, who resides in the 100 block of Stelle Court, faces class X felony charges that allege he knowingly possessed...
ROXANA — The Roxana Shells kicked off their football season with a 30-18 victory over the Jersey Panthers Friday night at home. The Shells struck first when quarterback Cohen Dugan connected with Dalton Carriker on a 15-yard touchdown pass with 5:36 remaining in the first quarter. Roxana converte...
ALTON - Edwardsville's girls' tennis program is off to a strong start. The Tigers started the 2025 fall tennis campaign with a 9-0 victory over Alton at the Alton High tennis courts on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. Edwardsville vs. Alton Results Singles No. 1 singles - Edwardsville's Dia Kannan...
LITCHFIELD, Ill. — Brandon C. Malloy, 20, of Litchfield, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Fleeing following an incident on August 18, 2025, authorities said. According to the Illinois State Police, Malloy allegedly fled from a state trooper while riding a 2003 Honda motorcycle and...
DWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville firefighters responded to a residential fire Tuesday evening, Aug. 26, 2025, in the 500 block of Chapman Street, where an adult female occupant was home when the blaze was discovered. The call came in at 6:23 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2025. The woman evacuated the small wood-fram...
GILLESPIE — Anita S. Grizzle, 49, of Gillespie, was charged Aug. 22, 2025, with aggravated battery to a police officer following an incident the previous day in Gillespie. Authorities reported that on Aug. 21, Grizzle knowingly made physical contact by kicking a Gillespie police officer in...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Fire Department responded to a structure fire Tuesday evening, Aug. 26, 2025, in the 500 block of Chapman Street, where heavy black smoke was visible from the eaves upon arrival. Firefighters requested a box alarm to assist with the blaze, prompting additional...
BLACK JACK, Mo. — St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit detectives' preliminary investigation revealed that natural gas was a factor in the residential explosion that occurred in the 13800 block of Evan Aire Drive on Monday, August 25, 2025. At 9:13 a.m. on August 25, 2025, the Blac...
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