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 - Though it was Halloween night, Santa Claus was present at the 108th Alton Halloween Parade. On Oct. 31, 2025, community members flocked to downtown Alton for the parade and to celebrate Halloween. But for Jim White, also known as Santa Claus, the parade was a chance to spread some holida...
ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center just marked its 100th anniversary, and Holly with the OSF OnCall department noted that their work remains innovative and cutting-edge even a century later. As a digital health navigator, Holly works directly with patients to help them receive car...
ALTON - Dr. Bruce Vest’s Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic P.C. once again took first place in the Alton Halloween Parade. On Halloween night, Oct. 31, 2025, Vest was proud of his “double float” featuring a giant robot, a fire-breathing dragon, and plenty more characters...
ALTON - These are the results of the Alton Halloween Parade float competition: Commercial Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic P.C. Tarrant & Harman Real Estate Allied Pest Control, Inc. Organization U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Junior League of Greater Alton Alton Pride Family...
ALTON - People traveled from across the region for the historic 108th Alton Halloween Parade. On Halloween night, Oct. 31, 2025, thousands of community members gathered in downtown Alton to watch the parade and engage with the Riverbend community. Most attendees had a connection to Alton, whil...
ALTON - As the parade marshal, Karen Wilson shared she was honored to lead the 108th Alton Halloween Parade. “It’s pretty special,” Wilson said. “Since I grew up in Alton, I've been coming to these parades forever, and so the fact that I'm a parade marshal is just sort...
ALTON - On Halloween night, thousands of people once again gathered in downtown Alton for the 108th Halloween Parade. People from across the region traveled to Alton to watch the parade on Oct. 31, 2025. Sponsored by the East End Improvement Association, the Alton Halloween Parade is one of...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Women’s Conference. On Nov. 5, 2025, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the region will gather at The Outlet at Edison’s for a day of panels, breakout sessions and featured speakers....
ALTON - Riverbender.com is celebrating its 20th anniversary by reflecting on the past and planning for the future. Started on Oct. 31, 2005, by owner John Hentrich, Riverbender.com has become the leading independent news site in the region. The company has expanded to include EdGlenToday.com...
BETHALTO - Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 students, faculty and administration celebrated a major achievement at a special assembly. On Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, the Civic Memorial High School community came together to recognize their new status as an “exemplary” school....
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