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 - Community leaders came together to celebrate the resurfacing of eight tennis courts at Gordon Moore Park. On Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, elected officials and community members gathered at the tennis courts for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the courts’ restoration. Those...
GODFREY - Students at Evangelical School once again came together to prepare and share a Thanksgiving feast. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, the kids gathered in the Evangelical gym to eat together as a school community. Principal Amanda Macias noted that the event requires “a lot of hands...
HIGHLAND - Sophia Frey is an empowered young lady. For her accomplishments, Sophia Frey is a Platinum Transportation Student of the Month for Highland High School. Frey, a senior, has participated on the school’s color guard team since she was a freshman. She also regularly helps paint...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Board voted to deny special use permits for three solar projects and approve one project. During their regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, the Board discussed four different solar projects and their potential impact on the county. Several members of...
HIGHLAND - Bella Maue loves to help others. For her hard work, Bella Maue is a Platinum Transportation Student of the Month for Highland High School. Maue, a senior, has been involved in the school’s Student Council since her freshman year. This year, she is serving on the executive...
ALTON - The Enhanced Wellness Care program at Associated Physicians Group in Alton guarantees personalized, comprehensive care. Dr. Christopher Green, an internal medicine physician at Associated Physicians Group, explained that the office’s Enhanced Wellness Care program invites patients...
ALTON - Community leaders and entrepreneurs had the opportunity to share more about their businesses in downtown Alton. On Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, Alton Main Street hosted their quarterly “What’s Up Downtown” information exchange at The Wedge Innovation Center in Alton. Executive...
GODFREY - A 100-year-old Godfrey barn is undergoing a major restoration, and a few local families are pleased to see it fixed. PJ Jun, of JUN Construction, bought the barn off Airport Road in 2000. Twenty-five years later, he decided to repair the barn, but not before connecting with the niece...
ALTON - A local photographer has created the community they always wanted in Alton. Lumi Marson is Milton Schoolhouse’s Artist of the Month for November, and they still can’t believe it. Marson shared their journey to photography and their decision to start Piasa Rainbow Collective,...
ALTON - Community leaders gathered to learn more about AltonWorks FiberNet, which will increase internet access by delivering enterprise-grade fiber broadband to Alton residents. On Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, Alton residents heard from AltonWorks CEO John Simmons about his vision for the city...
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