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 — In a decisive matchup at the Roxana Hoopsgiving Classic, Freeburg dominated EAWR, securing an 81-43 victory on Friday. The game showcased Freeburg's strong performance from start to finish, as they maintained a commanding lead throughout. Freeburg quickly established control, outscoring...
ROXANA — The Roxana Shells secured a spot in the ninth-place game of the tournament by defeating the Jersey Panthers 56-47 on Friday afternoon. The game took place at Roxana High School, where the Shells demonstrated a strong performance, particularly in the first half. Roxana established...
ROXANA — In a thrilling finish on Wednesday night, the Civic Memorial Eagles fell to the Centralia Orphans, 50-49, as a last-second free throw sealed the game. The matchup took place at Roxana High School and featured a dramatic back-and-forth battle between the two teams. Centralia started...
ROXANA — The Southwestern Piasa Birds edged out Carbondale in a tightly contested matchup, winning 50-49 in pool play at the 2024 Hoopsgiving Classic on Wednesday. The game was characterized by a series of lead changes, starting with Carbondale's narrow 18-17 advantage at the end of the...
ROXANA — The East St. Louis Flyers secured a decisive victory over Gateway Legacy, winning 54-34 in the opening game of the Anderson Healthcare Hoopsgiving Classic on Wednesday. The matchup remained competitive through the first half, with East St. Louis leading 13-12 after the first...
ROXANA – The Civic Memorial Eagles maintained a commanding lead throughout their matchup against the EAWR Oilers, securing a decisive 69-32 victory on Tuesday night during the second day of the Anderson Healthcare Hoopsgiving Classic. From the outset, the Eagles established their dominance,...
ROXANA — In a tightly contested matchup marked by strong defensive play, the Roxana Shells fell to Gateway Legacy 27-25 on Tuesday night during the second day of the 2024 Anderson Healthcare Hoopsgiving classic at Larry Milazzo Gym. Gateway Legacy started the game with an early advantage,...
WOOD RIVER - A 45-year-old man from Huntsville, Illinois, was charged today with burglary in connection to an incident at a local fitness center. Steven J. Kuklinski faces allegations of breaking into Pride Fitness, located at 1533 E. Edwardsville Rd. in Wood River, Illinois. The burglary was reporte...
TAYLORVILLE — The Civic Memorial Lady Eagles secured their first victory of the season in the Taylorville Tournament with a decisive 46-25 win over the Rochester Lady Rockets on Friday, marking a significant milestone for head coach Jeff Durbin, who earned his first win at the varsity...
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