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.
EAST ALTON - As cold and flu season approaches, one local nurse practitioner has advice on how to stay healthy and what to do if you feel sick. Betsy Dykeman owns Airline Care Clinic inside Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic in East Alton. She shared that for most cold and flu symptoms, the best thing...
EAST ALTON - Over 250 veterans and their families started Veterans Day with an appreciation breakfast. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, community members gathered at Julia’s Banquet Center in East Alton for the annual Breakfast for a Hero event by Embark Wealth Partners. The veterans and their...
SAINT LOUIS - The St. Louis region is one of the top in the country for aerospace, avionics, and aviation. Mary Lamie recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about bi-state development and the St. Louis Regional Freightway, including growing opportunities...
Well, almost. The holidays are coming up quick, anyway. And suddenly, it’s time to prepare for all the decorating, gift-giving and togetherness of Thanksgiving and Christmas. During a recent conversation with CJ Nasello on “Our Daily Show!,” I was adamant that it was way too...
ALTON/GODFREY - Judy Rynders, a local travel agent, is excited to share more about her new space in Alton. Rynders previously had an office in Godfrey but has now officially moved into The Wedge in downtown Alton. She reminds clients to call her at 618-717-8085 or 618-709-6109 to schedule an appointment...
EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville fundraiser recently raised thousands of dollars for blood cancer research. Sherry Rosenberger, a local blood cancer survivor, works with Blood Cancer United to support patients with leukemia and lymphoma through the organization’s Light the Night campaign....
ILLINOIS - Community members have the chance to receive assistance on their Ameren Illinois electric bills. The Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program provides energy assistance to people between 200–300% of the Federal Poverty Level or 80% of the county’s Area Median Income. For...
WATERLOO/SAINT LOUIS - One family is making a difference for kids in the hospital this Christmas, and you’re invited to help. Three years ago, Angie Fouste and her daughter Mercedes Eberlin stumbled across an organization in Tennessee that provides Christmas trees to decorate children’s...
GODFREY - King Air Conditioning and Heating is collecting toys for the Community Hope Center, and you can win big while giving back. From now through Nov. 26, 2025, you can drop off new, unwrapped toys at King Air Conditioning and Heating in Godfrey, or purchase a toy from their Amazon wishlis...
ALTON - Riverbend residents might notice activity at the Grand Theatre over the next few days as construction crews work to stabilize the building after spring storms. On Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, crews were busy at the theater fixing the roof following storms earlier this year. Located at 230 Marke...
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