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.
GRANITE CITY — A high-speed chase involving a Dodge Ram pickup truck ended in a fatal crash Thursday evening, June 27, 2024, according to the Granite City Police Department. The incident began at approximately 8:05 p.m. on June 27, 2024, when officers attempted to stop the truck traveling...
GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Police Department and Granite City Fire Department responded to a traffic crash in the 1000 block of Niedringhaus Avenue Thursday evening 06/27/24. When first responders arrived on the scene they had to extricate one patient out of the vehicle. A medical helicopter...
ALTON – The Alton Fire Department and Alton Police Department responded to a rollover traffic crash at the intersection of Homer Adams Parkway and Alby Street around 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024. A truck and a car collided at the intersection, resulting in the truck overturning. Emergency...
ALTON - At 1:33 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the Alton Police Department and Alton Fire Department responded to a call regarding a suspicious item at the Goodwill store located at 1719 Homer Adams Parkway. The item, initially described as a "pipe bomb," prompted authorities to take swift actio...
ALTON - The future of the Mississippi River Festival looks very bright after a highly successful weekend at the Alton Amphitheater. MRF Director Nick Bifano said when the bands hit the stage and the music started to flow out at the Alton Amphitheater, it hit a groove. “I had a chance to walk...
ALTON — The Mississippi River Festival (MRF) at the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, June 22, 2024, delivered on its promise of a “festival-style atmosphere,” drawing an enthusiastic crowd with live entertainment, food trucks, and beer vendors. Nick Bifano, director of MRF, expressed...
ALTON - Dustin Terry of Houma, La., and Neil Marsh of Hemlock, Mich., were the winners of the F-1 and Tri-Hull races respectively on the final day of the Alton Midwest Nationals powerboat races on Sunday afternoon at Riverfront Park, near the Alton riverfront. The stop in Alton was the fourth of...
BETHALTO – Civic Memorial's girls' basketball team recently showcased their skills in a summer shootout, competing against teams including Edwardsville, Nashville, Triad, and Springfield High. The event highlighted the potential of the squad under the leadership of new head coach Jeff Durbin....
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