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.
EAST ST LOUIS - At approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, the East St. Louis Fire Department responded to a reported fire at a vacant commercial building located in the 400 block of North 33rd Street. Firefighters encountered heavy flames emanating from the top floor of the two-story structure. All three...
DUPO — The Roxana Lady Shells secured their spot in the championship game of the Dupo Cat Classic on Wednesday night, defeating crosstown rivals East Alton-Wood River Lady Oilers 55-31 in a decisive performance. From the outset, Roxana established control of the game, leading 15-9 at...
DUPO — The New Athens Lady Jackets secured a spot in the consolation championship of the Dupo Cat Classic on Wednesday night, defeating the Dupo Lady Tigers 40-31. The game commenced with New Athens establishing a 9-6 lead in the first quarter. The teams remained competitive, with New Athen...
COLUMBIA, Ill. - The Illinois State Fire Marshal has launched an investigation following the discovery of a deceased individual inside a home that caught fire on Saturday afternoon. Emergency responders from the Columbia Fire Protection District received a call about a structure fire at approximately...
HARDIN — The Calhoun Warriors' season came to a close on Saturday as they faced the defending Class 1A state champions, the Camp Point Panthers, in a quarterfinal match that ended with a score of 16-7. The game, held at Hardin, was characterized by strong defensive plays from both teams....
ALTON — Three individuals were injured in a shooting incident late Friday night at a residence in the 1000 block of Tremont Street in Alton, prompting a multi-agency response from local law enforcement. The Alton Police Department received reports of gunfire around 11:42 p.m. on Nov. 15,...
Three individuals were shot inside a residence in the 1000 block of Tremont on Friday night, prompting a multi-agency response to assist the Alton Police Department.
ALTON, — Three individuals were shot inside a residence in the 1000 block of Tremont on Friday night, prompting a multi-agency response to assist the Alton Police Department. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victims inside the home. The Alton Fire Department provided immediate medical...
ALTON — Alton VFW Post 1308 held its annual Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, honoring those who have served in the military and reflecting on their sacrifices. The ceremony featured a moving proclamation from the City of Alton Mayor David Goins, a keynote address, and the distribution...
Popelar Sisters, Jackson Lead Tigers To Best-Ever Team Finish In Girls Class 3A Cross Country Meet, Winding Up Eighth PEORIA - Madison and Morgan Popelar, along with Willow Jackson, led Edwardsville to a best-ever team finish at the IHSA Class 3A girls state cross country meet, as the Tigers came...
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