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.
GODFREY - Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick noted that the village is growing, and he is proud to be a part of this community. McCormick shared that conversations about the recreation center are continuing, and he is eager to see what happens next. He is also proud of how Glazebrook Park has grow...
BETHALTO - Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 middle school students have developed a love for reading. Trimpe Middle School’s new Eagles Read program invites students to track their time spent reading in exchange for prizes. Teacher Suzie Moore, who recently took over the program,...
BELLEVILLE - Community members who want to make a difference in a child’s life have the opportunity to train to become a Court-Appointed Special Advocate. Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers work with kids who have experienced neglect or abuse and who are typically in...
GLEN CARBON - Elite FT is offering a new summer camp — and a flash sale — to provide a fun experience for kids. For 12 weeks this summer, campers can enjoy crafts, games, outdoor time and more at The Sports Academy in Glen Carbon. There are rates for single days and single weeks,...
HARTFORD - The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site invites community members to join them for their annual Departure Event to celebrate the day Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on their expedition from Camp Dubois. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026...
EDWARDSVILLE - Jaimee Henderson loves getting to know her students. Henderson teaches math at Edwardsville High School. She also spent several years as a coach. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is thankful for the opportunity to teach — and learn from — these kids. “I’ve...
EDWARDSVILLE - Colbee Molina loves watching her students achieve their goals. Molina is a special education teacher for third through fifth grade students at Woodland Elementary School in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is proud of the wor...
BETHALTO - Lindsey Steinmann is a cheerleader for her students. Steinmann is a reading specialist for second and third grade students at Parkside Primary School in the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is grateful for the chance she has to help kids...
ALTON - Alton Community Unit School District #11 elementary school students competed in their annual spelling bee. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, students from East, North and West Elementary Schools competed to become the district’s top speller. Director of Curriculum Jody Meggos explained...
EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville High School senior is leading a community art project to paint the EHS pedestrian tunnel. With just a few weeks left in her high school career, Jazmin Hayes decided she wanted to leave a legacy at the high school and beautify the tunnel for the students and staff...
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