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.
ALTON - Cloverleaf Golf Course will host a two-man scramble with over $5,000 available in prizes. On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, golfers of all skill levels can join the scramble for the chance to win and enjoy a day on America’s oldest family-owned and operated golf course. Located at 355...
EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER - The Riverbend East Rotary will host their Pints 4 Polio bar crawl to continue their efforts to eradicate polio. From 5–10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, community members can stop by five bars in East Alton and Wood River to enjoy food and drink specials while raisin...
ALTON - Community members and nonprofit leaders gathered for the 13th annual Domestic Violence Memorial Service to honor local victims of abuse. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, Alton Memorial Hospital hosted the annual service, which included several guest speakers and music by Great Rivers Choral...
ALTON - The Alton Owl’s Club will host their annual Fall Festival. Planned for Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, the Fall Festival promises an evening of food, live music, raffles and plenty of fun. The barbecue porksteak meal will be served at 6 p.m. and City Heat Band will play from 8 p.m. t...
RIVERBEND - Local author Tori Ross is known for her romantic comedies, and her newest book is no exception. Released on Oct. 21, 2025, “The Sole Scheme” tells the story of Chantel, a down-on-her-luck woman who decides to sell pictures of her feet online. But things heat up when...
ROXANA - Local audiences can enjoy world-class magic on small town stages through Wonderment Academy and Four Magic Productions. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, you’re invited to The Nazarene Community Theater in Roxana for a show filled with “magic, mirth and mystery.”...
ALTON - The Riverbender Building will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a special reception. At 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, the building’s tenants and the larger community are invited to a gathering on the first floor to celebrate the anniversary and honor long-time tenant Robert...
ALTON - If you think you have a medical malpractice case on your hands, attorney Keith Short has a few pieces of advice. Short, with Keith Short & Associates, P.C., in Alton, shared that whether you’re in Illinois or Missouri, you have only two years before the statute of limitations...
ALTON - Community members can stop by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church before the 108th Alton Halloween Parade to enjoy a chili supper. From 5–7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, the Episcopal Parish of Alton will host their annual chili fundraiser for the church. It costs $10 for adults...
GODFREY - The Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees has passed a special tax levy. During their regular meeting on Oct. 14, 2025, the LCCC Board approved the special tax levy of 2.80 cents. The Board heard from President Dr. Ken Trzaska on why the college recommended the levy. “...
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