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.
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School had an exciting assembly as 18 students and several staff members shaved their heads for childhood cancer awareness. On Friday, March 27, 2026, the school community came together for a St. Baldrick’s fundraiser and head-shaving event organized by th...
ALTON - Alton High School students hosted a fish fry to thank administrators and community members for their work. On Friday, March 27, 2026, students in the cooperative work training program served meals to teachers, administrators, hospital workers, first responders, partner companies and...
ALTON/GODFREY - A locally-owned contracting company goes above and beyond for customers. Twin-Co, Inc. was established in 1981. They offer bathroom and kitchen remodeling, windows, doors, decks and other home services. Lance Griggs took over the company about three years ago, and he makes a point...
EAST ALTON - A local nurse practitioner is offering Department of Transportation physicals at an affordable rate. Betsy Dykeman, who owns Airline Care Clinic, is happy to provide $100 DOT physicals. Airline Care Clinic is located inside Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic at 33 East Airline Drive in...
EDWARDSVILLE - Liberty Middle School eighth graders had the chance to build mini cars as a physics lesson. Science teacher Anna Harris explained that students used CDs, water bottles, rubber bands, balloons and other “junk” materials to build the cars, which they then tested to see...
ALTON - Community members can support local beautification efforts through upcoming events sponsored by Pride Inc. As an organization, Pride Inc. works with the Alton and Godfrey communities to maintain garden beds, pick up litter, and advocate for beautification. People can support their...
GODFREY - As Vitality Women’s Clinic prepares for its annual fundraiser, Board Chairman Dale Blachford and Executive Director Jackie Duty shared more about their goals to support individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies. The fundraiser, planned for April 10, 2026, will raise money...
ALTON - Community members can receive free groceries, a hot meal and more this Friday in Alton. From 2–4 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, Soulcial Kitchen will host their monthly Block Party for Good in the Soulcial Square next to The Salvation Army. People can stop by to pick up free groceries...
ALTON - With an impressive record and a second-place tournament win this past weekend, the Alton Middle School chess team is anything but checkered. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, five middle school students competed in the Alton Deanery Chess League tournament and brought home second place. Ilyas...
ALTON - Upper Alton Association Vice President Michael Batchelor urges the community to come together to repair the Wadlow House. The Wadlow House is a historic Alton building that was damaged in last weekend’s storm when a tree limb fell onto the roof. Batchelor has been curious about...
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