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.
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...
ALTON, — In a thrilling finish, the Alton varsity baseball Redbirds overcame a four-run deficit to secure a 5-4 walk-off victory against Washington on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Gordon Moore Park. The game, which saw Washington jump to an early lead with an inside-the-park grand slam by McCo...
ALTON, — The Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2800 block of Residence Street Friday afternoon, March 21, 2025, where heavy smoke was visible upon their arrival. Firefighters encountered challenging conditions as strong winds caused flames to spread to a neighboring...
WOOD RIVER – Jordan Ealey had three hits and two RBIs, while Ellie Beachum struck out nine in throwing a complete game inside the circle as East Alton-Wood River ran its softball record to 2—1, scoring twice in the bottom of the sixth to defeat Hillsboro 7-6 in a softball game played...
EAST ALTON — Strong winds swept through the Riverbend area today, causing significant damage in East Alton ahead of anticipated severe storms expected to arrive between 10 p.m. and midnight. Multiple reports of downed trees and power lines were received throughout the town. In one incident,...
ALTON – An armed robbery at the Puff Zone Smoke Shop on Thursday, March 13, 2025, has prompted an ongoing investigation by the Alton Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the shop at 317 Homer Adams Parkway, Suite B, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Thursday after a store employee reported...
COTTAGE HILLS - The Bethalto Fire Department responded to a serious brush fire on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The fire occurred at the Culp Lane Overpass on the edge of Illinois Highway 255 in Cottage Hills. Other fire departments viewed at the scene were from Fosterburg, Brighton, Godfrey, and Meadowbrook....
ALTON, — The Alton Girls basketball team was honored with a parade through the streets of Alton on Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025, celebrating their third-place finish in the state tournament over the weekend. The procession, which featured an escort from the Alton Fire Department, Alton...
STAUNTON – The Staunton Bulldogs clinched their first regional championship since 2009 on Saturday, defeating the Southwestern Piasa Birds 50-32 in a decisive game that showcased a strong second-half performance. The matchup, held at Staunton High School, began as a closely contested battle....
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