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.
GREENVILLE, — A possible tornado struck just south of Greenville at approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, causing significant damage to several structures in the area. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where reports indicated that homes and outbuildings had been...
MADISON COUNTY — Voters across Madison County made significant decisions in local elections on Tuesday, shaping the leadership in several municipalities and school boards. In Godfrey, Mayor Mike McCormick secured re-election, garnering 2,219 votes against challengers Craig Lombardi, who received...
ROXANA, — The Roxana Varsity Shells secured an 8-3 victory against Southwestern on Friday, showcasing a strong comeback performance that turned the tide of the game in the late innings. The game began with Roxana taking an early lead in the second inning when Nicholas Miles hit a single, driving...
BUNKER HILL — Camden Seibert led the East Alton-Wood River Varsity Oilers to a decisive 15-5 victory over Bunker Hill on Friday, contributing three hits in three at-bats, including two singles and a double The Oilers opened the scoring in the top of the first inning when Caleb Handler singled...
BETHALTO — Civic Memorial High School’s softball team showcased a dominant performance against Roxana, winning 16-0 in a game held at the Bethalto Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The Eagles scored 11 runs in the second inning and added five more in the third to secure the...
WOOD RIVER – The East Alton-Wood River Varsity Oilers delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday, defeating East St. Louis 14-1 in a game characterized by aggressive base running and effective pitching. The Oilers took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning. After Drake Champlin...
ALTON - Father McGivney Catholic Varsity Griffin lost to Marquette Catholic varsity Explorers 9-5 in a game marked by strong performances from both teams on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Marquette Catholic opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning when Alyssa Coles hit a home run to center...
ALTON - Marquette Catholic Varsity Explorers couldn't keep up with Father McGivney Catholic varsity Griffins and fell 9-2 on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Gordon F. Moore Community Park. Father McGivney Catholic varsity Griffins were the first to get on the board in the first when Justin Terhaar drew...
BETHALTO – The Civic Memorial Varsity Eagles fell to Breese Central 6-3 in a closely contested baseball game on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Eagles took an early lead but were unable to maintain their advantage as Breese Central rallied back. Civic Memorial jumped ahead in the bottom of...
EAST ALTON — The Alton Redbirds swept the Player of the Year awards for the second year in a row at the 78th Gallatin Players of the Year Awards Banquet on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Julia’s Banquet Center in East Alton. Alton junior Semaj Stampley captured the Boys POY Award, while...
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