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.
COTTAGE HILLS — Emergency responders were called to the intersection of Stanley Road and 3rd Street Sunday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2025, in Cottage Hills after a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle. "Bicyclist claimed he was struck from behind by a vehicle. No damage was done to the bike and minimal...
MORO — First responders were dispatched to the intersection of Illinois Route 140 and Illinois Route 159 shortly before noon Sunday following a two-vehicle crash involving a passenger car and a motorcycle. The Holliday Shores Fire Department arrived at the scene around 11:56 a.m. and found...
EAST ST. LOUIS — Residents with outstanding warrants or in need of record expungement or sealing can access free legal and social services Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at the T.A.K.E. Center. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the T.A.K.E. Center, located at 1798 Summit Avenue...
CASEYVILLE — Police departments from Caseyville, Collinsville, and Maryville will team up this evening to raise funds for the Shop with a Cop program, aiming to support local children during the holiday season. The event, called Cones with a Cop, will take place from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday,...
EAST ST. LOUIS — The East St. Louis Community Tennis Association concluded its junior and adult summer tennis program last weekend, wrapping up weeks of activities designed to promote the sport in the community. The weekend also featured the USTA L5 Open Juniors Tournament, which took place...
CARLINVILLE — Blackburn College has named Dalton Fisher as its new head baseball coach, effective immediately. Fisher, who has been involved with the Blackburn baseball program for six seasons, steps into the role following his tenure as Interim Co-Head Coach during the 2024 season. “Coach...
SWANSEA, Ill. — On August 9, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Swansea Police responded to a business in the 4500 block of North Illinois Street following a report of a subject removal related to a domestic disturbance. Officers discovered that the incident involved two family members and...
WOOD RIVER — The East Alton Wood River High School football team began its preseason practice Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, as it prepares for the upcoming season. The Oilers, coming off a 1-8 record last year, are gearing up for their first game against Chester on the road, scheduled for Aug. 29,...
EAST ALTON — A powerful thunderstorm swept through Madison and St. Clair counties on the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, causing widespread power outages and prompting utility crews to respond quickly to restore service. The storm, marked by intense lightning and thunder, began impacting...
VIRDEN — Martin Alvarez, 37, of Virden, was charged with residential burglary after entering a home on the 600 block of Emmerson Street without permission. Alvarez is accused of knowingly entering the residence with the intent to commit theft. The incident occurred recently in Virden, Illinois....
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