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.
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Board voted for pay raises for countywide officials and board members during their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The Executive Committee put forward two potential pay raises. Board member Chris Guy, chair of the Executive Committee, explained that...
GRAFTON - If you’re looking for a chance to support the National Memorial of Military Ascent and have a lot of fun while doing it, you’re invited to stop by the “Storm the Beach” event at Raging Rivers. From 6–9 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, you can enjoy family-friendly...
ALTON - Alton Main Street will host their annual Pup Crawl on Saturday, May 18, 2024, to invite community members to check out local businesses with their dogs. From noon to 5 p.m., you can stop by Alton’s dog park at Russell Commons Park beneath the Clark Bridge to register yourself...
ALTON - Sacred Spaces of CARE will host a National Police Week Family Festival for Alton Police Department’s officers. On Saturday, May 18, 2024, APD employees, retirees and families are invited to the police station for a festival meant to celebrate their work and promote officer wellness...
ALTON - Atlas Tattoo and Ahlin Counseling have teamed up to offer a tattoo flash sale for Mental Health Awareness Month. From noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, attendees can stop by Atlas Tattoo in Suite 406 in the RiverBender.com building at 200 W. Third Street. Tattoo artist Emma...
ALTON - Community members and local leaders gathered at iMerge Community Center for the quarterly “What’s Up Downtown” meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. They shared information about new businesses and local happenings around Alton. “What’s Up Downtown is our...
GODFREY - Ignite Youth Choir will kick off their tenth season with a free concert on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Godfrey United Methodist Church. Located at 1100 Airport Road, Godfrey United Methodist Church supports the 40-person youth choir for middle schoolers and high schoolers throughout the...
O’FALLON - Glow For Hope, a new organization that promotes mental health awareness, will host their signature “Spike Out Suicide” glow volleyball tournament. Starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12 teams will compete at The Hut Sports Bar in O’Fallon. Attendees...
ALTON - A new band has arrived on Alton’s music scene. Shareholder, a rock group made up of several local musicians, released their first single “Candlelight” on Friday, May 3, 2024. Members Cameron Goewey (guitar), Brett Kutter (guitar), Andrew Robertson (drums), Thomas Tavolacci...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 has recently attracted attention for Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton’s sick day policy. Shelton has a bank of 108 paid sick days. This is in addition to 25 vacation days and four personal leave days. Additionally, the contract...
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