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.
WOOD RIVER — Authorities arrested John Davis early Friday morning, July 18, 2025, after a standoff at an apartment near the Wood River Police Station, following a tip that he was wanted in connection with a homicide in Cahokia Heights. The Wood River Police Department responded to reports...
ALTON — The Midwest Nationals Formula 1 Powerboat races began Friday afternoon with practice sessions along the Alton Riverfront. The day’s activities started at 1 p.m. with Formula 1 boats conducting test runs, followed by Formula Lights at 2 p.m., and Tri Hull boats at 2:45 p.m. Spectators...
EAST ALTON - Starting September 1st Republic Services will become the new trash and recycling provider for East Alton residents, the village announced. Residents will continue to be billed through the East Alton Water Department, with no changes to the billing process. Republic Services will supply...
ALTON — Raysean Colvin pleaded guilty Thursday, July 17, 2025, to first-degree murder in connection with the death of 13-year-old Ra'Niya Steward and was sentenced to 35 years in prison. Colvin was one of five suspects charged in the fatal shooting of Steward, who was struck in the head while...
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Two women were shot during an altercation Wednesday evening at a McDonald’s restaurant in Belleville, according to police. The shooting occurred shortly before 5 p.m. at the McDonald’s located in the 100 block of South Belt East. One of the victims sustained...
GLEN CARBON — Glen Carbon police responded Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025, to a report of a stolen vehicle from the 100 block of Village Drive. The vehicle, a white 2023 Ford F150 that had a Glen Carbon logo, was stolen. The vehicle belonged to Glen Carbon Public Works. Officers began tracking...
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Police Department responded to a vehicle burglary late Monday night, July 14, 2025, into early Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025, and shortly afterward received a report of a stolen vehicle from Valley Drive. As officers arrived to investigate the stolen vehicle call...
ALTON — Alton Post 126 Sr Legion 2025 18O shut out Highland Senior Legion 7-0 Monday in a combined pitching effort that stifled the opposition’s offense. Pitchers Kael Hester and Nolan Parker combined to hold Highland scoreless, with Parker starting and throwing four and two-thirds innings...
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Building and Zoning Office has relocated the permit clerk to East Alton City Hall, officials announced this week. Hours for the permit clerk at East Alton City Hall at 119 West Main Street are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. East Alton Mayor Darren Carlton said the move...
ALTON — The Alton Police Department was called to a wooded area near West Seventh Street and Piasa Street at 12:41 p.m. Sunday, July 13, after being notified of a deceased person, Police Chief Jarrett Ford said. Officers responded to the scene and located the body, Chief Ford said. “Further...
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