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.
CENTRALIA - The Alton Redbirds fell short against the Evanston Wildkits, losing 61-53 in a closely contested matchup at the Centralia Holiday Tournament on Friday afternoon. Evanston established an early advantage, outscoring Alton 23-12 in the first quarter. However, the Redbirds responded in...
PIASA - Gracie Darr, a standout athlete at Southwestern High School, is making waves this season as a key player in basketball. She was also a volleyball standout, and is predicted to be strong in multiple events in track and field in the spring of 2025. The senior's versatility and leadership have...
CENTRALIA – The Belleville West Maroons faced a challenging start to the 81st annual Centralia Holiday Tournament, suffering a 61-37 defeat against Cardinal Ritter at Trout Arena on Monday. The Maroons began the game with a narrow lead, finishing the first quarter ahead 13-12. However,...
CENTRALIA — The Alton Redbirds secured a decisive 61-37 victory over the Overton, Tennessee, Wolverines in the opening round of the 81st annual Centralia Holiday Tournament at Trout Arena on Thursday. Alton faced an early challenge, trailing 9-2 at the end of the first quarter. However,...
ALTON — The Alton Firefighters Local 1255 successfully held its 8th Annual Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, providing turkeys and bags of side dishes to community members in need. The event took place at the Alton Fire Department and saw participation from firefighters and their families, who...
ALTON, — The Alton Fire Department responded to a traffic crash on Saturday morning in the 3200 block of East Broadway. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered two vehicles involved in the incident. Both cars ended up off the roadway. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. As of now, it remains...
BETHALTO — The Civic Memorial Eagles fell short in a closely contested game against the Waterloo Bulldogs on Friday night, losing 43-37 in a matchup that showcased tight scoring throughout. The Eagles started strong, taking a 12-11 lead after the first quarter. They maintained their...
BETHALTO — The Civic Memorial Lady Eagles maintained their perfect season with a 50-43 victory over the Waterloo Bulldogs in a conference matchup on Friday night. With this win, the Eagles improved their record to 11-0. Civic Memorial established an early advantage, leading 12-5 after th...
ALTON, — The Alton Lady Redbirds improved their season record to 9-1 with a decisive 59-42 victory over the Belleville East Lancers in a Southwestern Conference matchup Thursday night. Alton established an early advantage, racing to a 19-9 lead by the end of the first quarter. The Lancers,...
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