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 — Authorities have a death investigation underway after the discovery of a body inside a vacant residence in the 100 block of Bonds Avenue in East Alton early Monday morning, Feb. 17, 2025. The East Alton Police Department, along with the East Alton Fire Department, responded...
STAUNTON - Madison County Sheriff's Deputies and Illinois State Police Troopers responded to reports of gunfire early this morning in unincorporated Staunton, where a victim was found around 3:20 a.m. at the intersection of 3rd Street and Adams Avenue early Sunday morning, Feb. 16, 2025. Preliminary...
WOOD RIVER— The Wood River Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire that spread to a house on Bonita Street on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block of Bonita Street in Wood River after reports of a vehicle ablaze, which had ignited the side of the residence....
ALTON — The Marquette Lady Explorers secured a 36-29 victory over the EAWR Lady Oilers in a regional play-in game on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2025, at Marquette High School. The contest began with the Lady Oilers taking an early lead, finishing the first quarter ahead 9-7. EAWR maintained...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High boys swimming team won nine of the 12 events on the program, and won the Southern Illinois Boys Swimming Championships meet, held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center in Edwardsville. The Tigers won going away with 341 points, with...
EDWARDSVILLE — The trial of Bryce V. Andrews commenced today at the Madison County Justice Center, with Judge Neil Schroeder presiding. Andrews, who is facing multiple charges related to the deaths of his adoptive father and his father’s husband, opted for a bench trial instead of a...
PONTOON BEACH – Firefighters from the Long Lake Fire Department and the Mitchell Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Queensbury Court on Thursday night. The Pontoon Beach Police Department arrived first at the scene and reported that the house was fully engulfed...
EDWARDSVILLE — The trial of Bryce V. Andrews is set to begin tomorrow, as he faces charges in connection with the deaths of his adoptive father, Robert “Bob” Andrews, and his husband, Leonard “Jim” Ebrey. The alleged homicides occurred on February 1, 2021, at their residenc...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The St. Louis County Police Department and the St. Louis County Prosecuting Office provided additional details Thursday about Yahya Maly, a 28-year-old resident of Ballwin, Mo., who is facing multiple charges related to a series of alleged sexual assaults...
BETHALTO — The Civic Memorial Lady Eagles showcased a dominant performance on Tuesday night, defeating the Calhoun Lady Warriors 53-23 in a game that highlighted their defensive strength and offensive efficiency. The Eagles set the tone early, shutting out the Warriors in the first quarter...
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