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.
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...
TROY — Neil A. Howard was found guilty of first-degree murder on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, for the strangulation of his mother, Norma Caraker. The jury reached its verdict shortly after deliberations began, following the conclusion of testimony and closing arguments last week in the courtroom...
EDWARDSVILLE - Basketball Player Kim Jackson, softball player Rachel Anderson, and the 2011-12 state runners-up girls basketball team coached by Lori Blade, along with longtime field hockey and basketball coach Sharon Petty, were inducted into the Edwardsville High School Athletic Hall of...
EDWARDSVILLE - Former basketball player Mark Smith, along with current Buffalo Bills player A.J. Epenesa, were among the honorees who were inducted into the Class of 2025 into the Edwardsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame in ceremonies held at the Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville on...
BEHALTO — Area wrestlers showcased their skills at the Class 2A Regionals held in Bethalto on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, with the top three competitors in each weight class earning a spot in next weekend's sectionals. CM led the pack with eight qualifiers, followed by Triad with six, Jersey with...
ALTON - Marquette took an important Gateway Metro Conference win 46-44 over McGivney at the Marquette Family Arena on Friday night, Feb. 7, 2025. Chase Jones led the Explorers with 20 points, while Cameron Jones had eight points, Isaiah Redd had three points, Jack Rea scored four points, Carson...
ALTON, — Marquette Catholic School honored its 1984 boys baseball state champions during halftime of the Marquette vs. Father McGivney boys basketball game on Friday night. The recognition celebrated a team that defied expectations and showcased resilience throughout their season. Th...
EDWARDSVILLE — A pretrial release hearing for Sammy Shafer Jr., accused of orchestrating the murder of his estranged wife’s girlfriend, took place Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Madison County Justice Center. Shafer, who is facing two charges of first-degree murder and two...
ROSEWOOD HEIGHTS – The Rosewood Heights Fire Department responded to a fire in the 100 block of Dell Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2025, where a shed was on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene and found the shed ablaze in the backyard of a residence. Access to the fire was initially...
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