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.
BREESE — The Roxana Shells struggled to find their offensive rhythm on Friday night, suffering a 35-6 defeat against Breese Central in a conference matchup. The game commenced with Breese Central establishing dominance early. Kaden Rakers opened the scoring with a 5-yard rushing touchdown,...
GRANITE CITY, Ill. — The Granite City Police Department responded to a report of a male experiencing a mental health crisis on Glen Drive at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival at the 2100 block, officers learned that the individual had possibly barricaded himself inside...
ALHAMBRA - Max Weber won the individual title as Civic Memorial put all five of their runners in the top ten in going on to take the team title in the boys small school Madison County cross country meet, ran Tuesday at Fireman's Park in Alhambra. The Eagles won with 24 points, well ahead o...
WOOD RIVER - A motorcycle collision involving a vehicle occurred on a roadway in Wood River, resulting in first responders attending to the motorcyclist at Sixth and Madison. The incident took place just after 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, prompting a response from Wood River Police and Fire...
ALTON - A bicyclist suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Alton. The collision took place around 4:26 p.m. on Fosterburg Road at the intersection with Wonderland Drive. Emergency responders from the Alton Fire Department...
WOOD RIVER — A hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian is under investigation following an incident that occurred on October 4, 2024. Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to reports of the accident and found the victim, identified as 43-year-old Pablo Puente of Edwardsville,...
ROXANA — The Roxana Shells edged out the Freeburg Midgets in a closely contested game, winning 12-10 at Charles Raich Field on Friday night. The matchup showcased strong defensive performances from both teams, particularly in the second half. The first quarter saw both defenses dominate,...
WOOD RIVER — Emergency responders were dispatched to Illinois Route 143 near Kendall Hill Friday afternoon, Oct. 4, 2024, following the discovery of a body. Upon arrival, first responders confirmed the presence of a deceased individual and subsequently requested the assistance of the Madison...
EAST ALTON – A juvenile was injured Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle at the intersection of Goulding Street and West St. Louis Avenue. The East Alton Fire Department and East Alton Police Department responded to the scene shortly after the incident...
GODFREY – The Alton Marquette Catholic varsity soccer team lost a home conference match to Father McGivney Catholic with a final score of 3-1. The game, held at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey, began with a competitive first half where both teams displayed strong defensive efforts. The firs...
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