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 - Graceful Treasures will host their second monthly flea market this weekend. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, community members can stop by the red warehouse at the Milton Schoolhouse, where Graceful Treasures will host the market. Kimberly Grace, owner of Graceful...
GRAFTON - The City of Grafton will soon have a ferry that runs seven days a week, 16 hours a day. Mayor Mike Morrow explained that the city recently won a $1.48 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to operate the ferry, connecting Grafton with the St. Charles, Missouri,...
ALTON - A local neighborhood recently came together to honor their mail carrier. On Oct. 4, 2025, 15th Street in Alton hosted their annual block party. They invited mail carrier Jerri Howard to express their appreciation for her work delivering their mail for the past 18 years. “She’s...
ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center will host an open house to celebrate their 100th anniversary in the community. From 2–6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, community members and previous employees are invited to stop by the hospital to learn more about their services and engag...
ALTON - Alton Main Street will host their Downtown Chili Cook-Off this weekend. From 12–3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, community members can stop by FLOCK Food Truck Park for the chili competition. Entry costs $10 for adults and $5 for children. Each attendee will receive a two-ounce...
ALTON - The Audubon Center at Riverlands and Alton Main Street will unveil their new mural in downtown Alton. At 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, community members are invited to 224 E. Front Street in Alton to celebrate the mural, enjoy site-specific dance, and then head to My Just Desserts...
ALTON - Community members have the opportunity to share their thoughts on Alton’s comprehensive plan. From 5:30–7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, Alton residents are encouraged to stop by The Old Bakery Beer Company to give their feedback on Alton’s 20-year comprehensive pla...
ALTON - Community members can be proactive about their health at an upcoming “Girls Night Out” event at OSF St. Anthony’s. From 4–8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, community members are invited to an evening of mammograms and education in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness...
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education held a special meeting to talk about the Public Access Counselor (PAC) investigation into the Board regarding the Open Meetings Act (OMA). On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, the Board invited attorney Adam Hennings to talk abou...
ALTON - Community members gathered at The Wedge Innovation Center for a conversation about safe drinking water. On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, SIUE Professor Dr. Carrie Butts-Wilmsmeyer presented “Safe Water, Strong Communities” as part of The Wedge’s Collaboration Lab series. Durin...
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