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 - Breese Central rallied with a five-run sixth inning to defeat East Alton-Wood River Varsity Oilers 8-2 on Tuesday in a non-conference softball game. East Alton-Wood River took an early lead in the first inning when Camey Adams hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run. Breese Central responded...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot Monday evening in St. Louis County, authorities said. The deceased has been identified as Aleksandr Lanis, 38 years of age, of the 1000 block of Hawkins Bend Drive in Fenton, Mo., 63026. At 8:14 p.m., officers from the North County...
GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic’s varsity baseball team defeated Altamont varsity Indians 11-0 on Monday, showcasing strong offense and solid pitching at home. The Griffins opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning when Zaine Miller induced a fielder’s choice tha...
CASEYVILLE — A pickup truck crashed into the lobby area of a Hardee's restaurant on Petroff Drive Wednesday evening, April 30, 2025, prompting an emergency response from the French Village Fire Department and Caseyville Police Department. At 7:42 p.m. Wednesday, the French Village Fire...
ALTON — The Alton Police Department and Alton Fire Department responded Thursday afternoon to a reported shooting on the 3200 block of Belle Street. Upon arrival, first responders found a victim who had been shot in the leg on the side of Belle Street in Alton. The Alton Fire Department transported...
GRANITE CITY — Three suspects have been charged in connection with the death of a St. Louis man whose body was found in Granite City on April 24, 2025. Kenneth Whitehorn, 58, of St. Louis, was discovered deceased on Alton Street near Pontoon Road in Granite City. DeWayne Franklin, 41,...
ALTON — The Alton Fire Department and Alton Police Department responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of East Broadway and Homer Adams Parkway Monday afternoon, April 28, 2025. Upon arrival, first responders found two SUVs that had collided in the intersection. Traffic was disrupted...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville varsity boys track team ran away with the title of the Winston Brown Meet of Champions on Saturday morning and afternoon at the Winston Brown Track and Field Center, and also came away with the freshman-sophomore crown, and the overall combined championship. In...
ALTON — On Sunday, April 27, at approximately 9 a.m., the Alton Police Department responded to a residence in the 2100 block of Mulberry Street following a report that a woman had been battered by her boyfriend and was being held against her will. Upon arrival, officers found no one answering...
HARTFORD — A medical helicopter crashed and caught fire Thursday evening during a training event hosted by the Hartford Fire Department, authorities said. The incident occurred around 8:51 p.m. on April 24 as Arch Medical Helicopter took off from the training site. An unknown cause led to the...
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