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.
HARTFORD - Community members can have an immersive experience at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will host their annual Departure Event, complete with historic demonstrations,...
BELLEVILLE - Carysse Turner works hard at everything she tries. For her accomplishments, Carysse Turner is a Student of the Month for Althoff Catholic High School. Turner, a senior, has been a member of the school’s drama club since she was a freshman. She loves working with her classmates...
CREVE COEUR - Precision TMS is exploring new ways to treat depression. Located in Creve Coeur, Missouri, Precision TMS offers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive procedure where magnets stimulate the brain. TMS has been approved to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive...
BELLEVILLE - Taylor Burns cares deeply about her passions. For her dedication, Taylor Burns is a Student of the Month for Althoff Catholic High School. Burns, a senior, has been involved in the school’s theater program and Art Club since her freshman year. She has also participated in...
I recently bought a house (long story) and now I’m working to get it pulled together (long process) and, as part of that, I’m confronted with a new opportunity and burden all wrapped up in one: I have a yard. I’ve been living in an apartment for a while, and the best part of...
BETHALTO - Five senior students from Civic Memorial High School have been offered an impressive scholarship and job opportunity through Mercy Hospital. These five students — Brock Green, Grace Burton, Mia Suarez, Emma Moore and Ava Fassler — have been “blessed with an opportunity...
ALTON - An upcoming lunch and learn event aims to make estate and tax planning accessible, complete with free lunch, door prizes and plenty of information. At 12 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, community members can stop by The Wedge in Alton for the lunch and learn with Stephens Planning and...
GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic wants the community to know they’re here for individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancy. Executive Director Jackie Duty and Nurse Manager Amy Runyan recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about their work...
BETHALTO - During their regular meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education approved the resignation of Bethalto East Primary School Principal Crissy Pavlinek. The Board unanimously approved this resignation as one of several personnel...
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 honored employees during their eighth annual Golden Eagle Award Ceremony. On Thursday, April 23, 2026, employees and their families gathered at the Central Office for the award ceremony, where many teachers and staff members were recognized...
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