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.
GILLESPIE — Peyton R. Pehrson, 26, of Benld, was charged on Aug. 18, 2025, with resisting a police officer following an incident two days earlier. According to authorities, on August 16, Pehrson knowingly resisted a Gillespie police officer by pulling away as he was being detained. The circumstances...
WOOD RIVER — Wood River Fire Department, Wood River Police Department and Alton Memorial Ambulance responded to a bicyclist being struck. A 68-year-old bicyclist was struck Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2025, on Wesley Drive in front of the Wood River Walmart when a motorist turning left into...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Investigators are examining a house explosion and subsequent fires that injured five people and damaged more than two dozen homes Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2025, in the 13800 block of Evan Aire Drive. The incident occurred at approximately 9:13 a.m. on Aug. 25 when th...
GODFREY, Ill. — Lewis and Clark Community College hosted its annual Media Day on Monday, Aug. 18, bringing together more than 200 student-athletes as part of the Athletics department’s team-building activities ahead of the fall semester. The event provided an opportunity for local news...
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police Chief Jason Lamb and Deputy Fire Chief Dan Bartels reported that a single driver sustained minor injuries after striking a power box near the QuikTrip in Bethalto early Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2025. The QuikTrip is located at 605 W. Bethalto Drive in Bethalto. The...
FLORISSANT, Mo. - At least three individuals were rescued and transported to Mercy Hospital’s burn unit, with additional injuries reported, the Black Jack Fire Protection District said on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. Despite the severity of the explosion, fire officials confirmed that all residents...
GRANITE CITY - Alton’s football team demonstrated notable speed and strength during a scrimmage against Granite City on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. The matchup took place at Granite City High School, where the Alton Redbirds showcased their readiness for the upcoming season. Redbirds' head coach...
GRANITE CITY — The Granite City High School football team showed promise in a scrimmage Friday night, Aug. 22, 2025, at home against the nearby Alton Redbirds as they prepare for the upcoming season. After finishing winless last year with an 0-9 record, the Warriors have focused on improvement...
ALTON — The Alton Food Truck Fest drew a lively crowd to the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, August 23, 2025, as attendees enjoyed a variety of food options and live music along the riverfront. The 2025 festival featured 16 food trucks, including Cajun Seduction, The Spud Shack, Jaaise...
WOOD RIVER — People gathered along the streets of Wood River on Saturday morning to celebrate the annual Wood River Labor Day Parade, which began at 10 a.m. at the Emerick Sports Complex. The parade proceeded south along 6th Street, turned west on Ferguson Avenue, and concluded at North...
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