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.
ILLINOIS - The Illinois primary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Here are the legislative races that are on the ballot. The Illinois Senate 56th District is currently represented by Republican Erica Harriss. Two Democrats are on the primary ballot to see who will challenge her during...
ALTON - Alton Community Unit School District #11 students had the opportunity to write their own books. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, over 100 students and their families gathered at Alton High School for the annual Young Authors banquet. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade had the chance...
GODFREY - The YWCA’s 11 Women of Distinction were honored with a gala to celebrate their accomplishments in the community. On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the women, their loved ones, and community members gathered at Lewis and Clark Community College for the event. This year’s honorees...
ILLINOIS - As the race to the Illinois primary heats up, comptroller candidate Holly Kim shared more about her philosophy that it’s important to help the working class. The primary is scheduled for March 17, 2026, and Kim (D) is eager to use her background as a village trustee, township...
EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville has a variety of projects on the table, and Mayor Art Risavy is looking forward to their completion. Risavy and Edwardsville’s Communications Coordinator Cathy Hensley recently spoke about the projects and events happening in Edwardsville. They...
RIVERBEND - Your little bunny can hop into some Easter fun with our ultimate Easter egg hunt guide! If you have an Easter egg hunt to add, send it to news@riverbender.com. Godfrey’s Annual Easter Egg-stravaganza When: Sunday, March 22, 2026 Time: 1–4 p.m. Where: Glazebrook...
O’FALLON - Logan Farmer has devoted his life to music. For his hard work, Logan Farmer is a College Prep Station Student of the Month for O’Fallon Township High School. Farmer, a senior, has been a part of the school’s marching band since his freshman year. He currently...
O’FALLON - Jack Hettenhausen balances sports and school. For his dedication, Jack Hettenhausen is a College Prep Station Student of the Month for O’Fallon Township High School. Hettenhausen, a senior, has played volleyball and football since his freshman year. He gives his al...
EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville High School freshman is gaining recognition for placing first in a recent dairy judging competition. Jemma Dorsey’s first competition proved successful when she walked away with the highest score in a pool of over 100 competitors from local high schools. Dorse...
ELSAH - Principia College students and community members recently had the opportunity to engage with the co-founder of the running shoe company HOKA. On March 5, 2026, HOKA co-founder Jean-Luc Diard sat down for a fireside chat with Stuart Jenkins, Principia alum and founder of the company Blumaka....
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