Sydney Sinks grew up in the Riverbend area and graduated from Southwestern High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from Millikin University in 2022, where she majored in English-Writing with concentrations in journalism and professional writing and a minor in editing.
At Millikin, Sydney wrote and edited for The Decaturian and BURST Magazine. Her writing has also been published in Decatur Magazine, Gateway Journalism Review and others. She has received recognition from the Illinois College Press Association and the Society of Professional Journalists for her work.
GREENE COUNTY - Land of Lincoln Legal Aid will host a “Know Your Rights” event to cover expungement and sealing in Greene County. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, community members can attend the event at the Greene County Health Department in Roodhouse, Illinois....
ALTON - Alton Pride gave out three scholarships to local seniors who have promised to contribute to the enrichment of the LGBTQ+ community. Alton Pride, a charitable and educational organization in the Riverbend, works to bring awareness and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community. They have many programs...
COTTAGE HILLS - A local family has organized a benefit for Shane Cole, a 50-year-old man with stage four cancer. “Cancer’s not cheap,” said Suzie Cole, Shane’s mother. “It’s expensive. would mean Shane could sleep. That’s the important thing, his health...
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School teacher Charlie Brown knows the difference that one good teacher can make in the life of a student. Brown, who teaches culinary arts, just finished his 30th year in the classroom. This Teacher Appreciation Week, he’s celebrating another successful year...
EDWARDSVILLE - Lauren Heigert has always wanted to be a teacher. Now, the fifth-grade teacher has her dream classroom at Albert Cassens Elementary School, with a class full of students she loves working with every day. This Teacher Appreciation Week, Heigert is celebrating another full year of...
ALTON/GODFREY - Senior Services Plus will host their second annual gala to fundraise for programs like Meals on Wheels. Senior Services Plus (SSP), a local organization that assists older adults throughout the Riverbend region, is looking for help to provide more meals and programs for seniors....
ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District is prepared to start their Summer Reading Program, complete with balloon animals, fairy gardens and plenty of books. The Summer Reading Program is a statewide initiative that aims to provide activities for kids while encouraging them to read. Starting...
ALTON/HIGHLAND - Haug Orthodontics has been creating unforgettable smiles for over 25 years, and they invite you to see what they have to offer. Dr. Kimberly Haug has an experienced team that can provide personalized orthodontic care for children, teenagers and adults. They offer several differen...
EDWARDSVILLE - For second-grade teacher Jade Hinnen, teaching has power. The Nelson Elementary teacher chose her career when she was in third grade and she experienced for herself how much a teacher can make a difference in the life of a child. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she’s celebrating...
EDWARDSVILLE - Alicia Carrico will celebrate 20 years of teaching soon, and her love for the job is as strong as ever. Carrico, a fifth-grade teacher at Columbus Elementary, found her passion for teaching as a college student. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she’s celebrating the end of...
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