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.
ROXANA — The Roxana Shells boys basketball team faced a challenging matchup against the Columbia Eagles on Tuesday night, ultimately falling 64-41 in a home game. Columbia established an early advantage, outscoring Roxana 21-12 in the first quarter. The Eagles maintained their momentum,...
WOOD RIVER —The Wood River Police Department and the Wood River Fire Department responded to a domestic incident on Monday night at the intersection of Ninth Street and Madison Avenue. Police Chief Brad Wells confirmed that the incident was domestic-related, noting that the individuals involved...
The festive spirit was palpable Saturday morning at the Knights of Columbus in Godfrey, where families gathered for the 20th Annual Breakfast with Santa.
GODFREY — The festive spirit was palpable Saturday morning at the Knights of Columbus in Godfrey, where families gathered for the 20th Annual Breakfast with Santa. Organized by the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council in partnership with the Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department,...
ALTON, — The Alton Redbirds secured a hard-fought victory against the O'Fallon Panthers in an overtime thriller, winning 47-41 in a packed gym on Friday night. The game showcased a dramatic comeback by Alton, who faced a challenging start against their Southwest Conference rivals. O'Fallon...
EAST ALTON—Multiple police agencies executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Bonds Avenue on Wednesday night, deploying two armored SWAT vehicles during the operation. Officers established a command post in the 500 block of Lewis and Clark Boulevard as they carried out the warrant. ...
ALTON — The Alton Redbirds edged out the East St. Louis Flyers 52-49 in a tightly contested Southwest Conference matchup on Tuesday night at Alton High School. The victory improved Alton's record to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play. The game was marked by a series of lead changes,...
BETHALTO – The Civic Memorial boys' wrestling team achieved notable success at the Steve Bradley Invitational tournament held Saturday at their home gym, securing two individual championships and finishing second overall in the team standings. Vandalia topped the team rankings with 283.5...
ALTON – Joyful laughter and the sound of excited chatter filled the Alton Target store Saturday morning as local children participated in the annual Shop with a Cop event, an initiative designed to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. Fifty pre-selected...
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