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.
HIGHLAND — The Highland Bulldogs faced a tough challenge on Saturday, falling to Webster Grove 55-44 in the second game of the Highland Optimist Shootout. The game showcased a shift in momentum, with Highland initially taking the lead before Webster Grove surged ahead. Highland started...
HIGHLAND - The Highland Lady Bulldogs secured a decisive 56-39 victory over the Robinson Lady Maroons in the opening game of the Highland Optimist Shootout on Saturday morning. Highland took an early lead, finishing the first quarter ahead 13-10. The Lady Bulldogs continued to build their...
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Tigers hockey team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against O'Fallon on Thursday night, January 2, 2024, marking the first loss of the season for their opponents at the Edwardsville RP Lumber Center Rink. The match began with a defensive focus, as both team...
MASCOUTAH – In a tightly contested championship match at the 46th Annual Mascoutah Holiday Tournament, the Alton Lady Redbirds defeated the Breese Central Cougars 60-56 on Sunday evening, Dec. 29, 2024. The victory showcased the resilience of Alton, ranked No. 8 in Class 4A, as they faced off...
GODFREY — A traffic crash involving a bicyclist and a pickup truck on Sunday evening, Dec. 29, 2024, resulted in the death of the cyclist, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 6:26 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2024, in the 4100 block of...
COLLINSVILLE — In a tightly contested matchup, the Triad Knights edged out the Lincoln Railers 39-37 to secure fifth place at the Collinsville Holiday Classic on Saturday. The game unfolded with both teams trading leads throughout. Triad started strong, holding a narrow 9-8 advantage at...
COLLINSVILLE, — The O'Fallon Panthers secured seventh place in the Collinsville Holiday Classic on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, defeating the Collinsville Kapoks 59-38. O'Fallon established an early advantage, leading 16-10 at the end of the first quarter. Despite the deficit, Collinsville fought...
COLLINSVILLE — The Granite City Warriors concluded their participation in the Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic with a decisive 61-36 defeat to Decatur Eisenhower on Sunday. Decatur Eisenhower established an early advantage, leading 19-7 at the end of the first quarter. The team...
GODFREY, — Emergency responders from the Godfrey Fire Department and the Madison County Sheriff’s Department were called to the scene of a fatal incident involving a train and a pedestrian on Saturday morning in the 500 block of Big Arch Road. Madison County dispatch received a call...
CENTRALIA - The Belleville West Maroons secured a decisive victory over Cahokia, winning 66-42 at Trout Arena on Friday afternoon. Cahokia started strong, taking an early 10-4 lead by the end of the first quarter. However, Belleville West rallied in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents...
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