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 - Old Bakery Beer Company has several vendor markets and specials planned for the next few weeks. From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Saturday starting on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, until Christmas, you can stop by Old Bakery Beer Company to browse vendors at the Holiday Cheers Market....
JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville’s Downtown Country Christmas Festival has been canceled due to forecasted severe weather. The festival, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, was canceled among forecasts of snow and ice . "In the end, we decided that we have about 250 volunteers, and it's...
ALTON - Community Christian Church aims to bring people together to serve. Located at 2345 Union School Road in Alton, the church offers services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Pastor Dave Burger emphasized that their goal is to spread the word of God in everything they do. “It’s...
EDWARDSVILLE - During their regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, the Madison County Board voted unanimously to extend the deadline for the Salvation Army to complete their application to potentially build a homeless shelter. The Madison County Community Development Department (MCCD) receive...
ALTON - The Grandpa Gang’s Christmas Wonderland display will once again welcome the community to celebrate the holidays. From Friday, Nov. 28, to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, you can stop by Rock Springs Park for a drive-through Christmas Wonderland lights display. They will also host a walk-through...
EDWARDSVILLE - Zachary Majors works hard and gives back. For his dedication, Zachary Majors is a Student of the Month for Edwardsville High School. Majors, a sophomore, has been a part of the district’s wrestling and orchestra programs for four years. He also recently joined the Future...
EDWARDSVILLE - Olivia Herrin knows the importance of kindness. For her accomplishments, Olivia Herrin is a Student of the Month for Edwardsville High School. A senior, Herrin recently joined Animal Club at the high school. She babysits for a local family on the weekends and spends a lot of...
BETHALTO - Kimberly Price is a passionate student. For her dedication, Kimberly Price is a DD Homes Network Student of the Month for Civic Memorial High School. Price, a senior, has been a member of the district’s band program since fifth grade. She has also served as a percussion...
ALTON - When Alton native Christa Hollensteiner received the call, she almost hung up, convinced it was another telemarketer. Instead, she listened as the woman on the other end reminded her that, ten years previously, Hollensteiner had joined the DKMS stem cell donor registry. Hollensteiner ha...
BETHALTO - Rachel Harms is a well-rounded, accomplished student. For her hard work, Rachel Harms is a DD Homes Network Student of the Month for Civic Memorial High School. Harms, a senior, previously participated in the state-winning Pazzazz Dance Team. She also worked with Eagle Nation...
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