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.
CHAMPAIGN — Drake Champlin of EAWR has claimed the title of Class 1A 215-pound IHSA State Champion after securing a 7-3 decision over Jeremiah Luke in the championship match held over the weekend. This victory marks Champlin as the first state champion for EAWR since Zac Blasioli...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Seven local wrestlers achieved podium finishes at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Wrestling State Final, showcasing their skills in various weight classes over the weekend. In Class 1A, Brandon Green Jr. from Roxana secured a third-place finish in the 132-pound...
CHAMPAIGN – Five area wrestlers are set to compete in the state finals on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Champaign, showcasing their skills on a significant stage. Among them, Roxana's Lyndon Thies will compete in the 165-pound weight class after a decisive 24-7 technical fall victory over Arkail...
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA --- Area wrestlers did well in the wrestleback rounds of the IHSA state individual wrestling tournament, going on this weekend at State Farm Center, on the campus of the University of Illinois, in Champaign-Urbana. Belleville Althoff Catholic, competing in Class 1A, saw Jacobi...
CHAMPAIGN — Maddox Williams, a freshman wrestler from Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, competed at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Wrestling Tournament and posted a 1-2 overall record. Williams is a Sparklight Male Athlete of the Month for the Panthers. Williams...
CHAMPAIGN — Area wrestlers showcased strong performances on the opening day of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state wrestling finals. In Class 1A, Roxana’s Brandon Green Jr. emerged undefeated, winning both of his matches in the 132-pound weight class. He secured a tech...
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Police Department identified the victim of a fatal incident early Monday morning as Adam Moss, a 40-year-old man who was homeless and known to reside in the East Alton and Alton area. Authorities reported that an autopsy was conducted in Springfield, Illinois, revealin...
EAST ALTON — Authorities are investigating the death of a man found early Monday morning, Feb. 17, 2025, in a residence on Bonds Avenue. The East Alton Police Department responded to a call regarding a possible deceased subject at approximately 3:45 a.m. Monday. Upon arrival, officers discovered...
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