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 - Community members who own or wish to buy a historic property had the chance to learn about tax programs that might benefit them, with more educational workshops scheduled for the future. On Oct. 8, 2025, the Alton Historical Commission, Alton Area Landmarks Association, and Alton Main...
ALTON - Calvary Christian School students will feed 5,000 people across the globe through a fundraising campaign. On Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, the students at Calvary Christian School came together to pack 5,000 meals. Of these, 4,000 will be transported to schools and refugee camps in Bangladesh,...
GRAFTON - Community members can enjoy craft beers, liquors, wines and spirits — and plenty more fun — at the upcoming Craft Beverage Festival. Hosted by Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau at Grafton Winery The Vineyards, the festival will run from 12–4 p.m. on Saturday,...
EDWARDSVILLE - Community members have the chance to see an ultimate frisbee tournament in action this weekend. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, SIUE’s ultimate frisbee team will host a tournament at the Glen-Ed West Soccer Fields at 3601 Stadium Drive...
GODFREY - Gerard Fischer with American Family Insurance wants the best for his clients. Located at 3014 Godfrey Road in Godfrey, Fischer’s American Family office works closely with local businesses like Andy’s Auto Body Center to assess damage and turn in claims. Fischer collaborates...
ALTON - No matter what your car needs, you can get it serviced at Andy’s Auto Body Center and Andy’s Tire & Auto Service in Alton. Mark Anderson, owner of both businesses, expressed his excitement to serve the Riverbend community. From emissions testing to registration stickers...
ALTON - Faith, fun and community combine at this weekend’s St. Mary’s Oktoberfest. Starting on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, and running through Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, St. Mary’s Church and School in downtown Alton will host their 18th annual Oktoberfest, complete with inflatables,...
ALTON - The Alton Symphony Orchestra invites the community to come out and enjoy their upcoming concert. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Hatheway Hall on the Lewis and Clark Community College campus, ASO will perform Rossini’s “William Tell Overture,” Sibelius’s...
BETHALTO - Autumn Bowman has an impressive resume. For her accomplishments, Autumn Bowman is a DD Homes Network Student of the Month for Civic Memorial High School. Bowman, a senior, loves playing in the school band and was named the woodwind section leader. She was inducted into the Tri-M...
EDWARDSVILLE - New this year, Edwardsville High School will limit the guests welcome at their homecoming dance. Only current high school students will be allowed to attend this year’s EHS homecoming dance, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. This change aims to promote safety and aligns...
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