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, — Edwardsville High School dominated the Bethalto IHSA Girls Wrestling Regional Tournament, capturing the team championship and producing three regional champions during the two-day event held at Civic Memorial High School. The Tigers secured their victory with a total of 239 points,...
ALTON — Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford confirmed a 16-year-old male was shot in Alton on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement and emergency services. At approximately 8:11 p.m. Tuesday, the Alton Police Department received a report of a shooting...
ALTON — The Alton Fire Department responded to a fire at a duplex in the 700 block of Alby Street late Tuesday night, Jan. 28, 2025, around 11:40 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy black smoke coming from the structure. Alton requested a box alarm in response to the situation, promptin...
ALTON — The Alton Police Department and Fire Department responded to a shooting incident Tuesday night, Jan. 28, 2025, in the vicinity of State Street and Miller Street. First responders arrived at the scene and located a victim in the area suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim...
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Fire Department responded to an ATV accident on Lakeside Avenue just after 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, where they found an individual with injuries. Upon arrival, firefighters assessed the situation and determined that the injuries warranted additional...
COLLINSVILLE - Three individuals are facing serious charges in connection with the shooting death of 32-year-old Portia Rowland, who was killed while warming up her car outside her home on Olive Street on the morning of Jan. 21, 2025. On Monday, Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas...
COTTAGE HILLS — The Cottage Hills Fire Department responded to a fire in a shed located in the backyard of a residence on Deanna Avenue on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Firefighters arrived at the scene in the 1200 block shortly after the call was placed to 911. Upon arrival, crews found the shed...
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