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 - As a 1983 graduate of Alton High School, Dr. Cindy Inman always knew she wanted to return to the school district as a teacher and administrator. After a 31-year career in the Alton Community Unit School District #11, the Alton Middle School principal will be retiring later this summer....
ALTON - A talent show is coming to Alton, and organizer Cory Sellars promises it will be a fun time for audience members and performers alike. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, community members can stop by Milton Schoolhouse to audition for the chance to win a grand prize package....
ROXANA - Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery will host a Splash into Summer Swim Safety Event to encourage families to practice water safety. From 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, families are invited to the Roxana Pool to learn more about water safety and swimming skills. Kids will learn...
JERSEYVILLE - Nashville recording artist Mattie Schell will return home to Jerseyville for the city’s annual Rock the Block music series. Kicking off at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024, the first Rock the Block of the summer will feature Schell in City Center Park. Schell said she couldn’t...
EDWARDSVILLE - During the regular Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton shared information from recent conversations about school safety and culture. Shelton explained that the ECUSD7 community was...
EDWARDSVILLE - Newt the trail cat, a cat known for his adventures on the MCT Trails in Edwardsville, has died. Newt was known by many as a friendly cat who roamed the MCT trails near his home in Edwardsville. His owners, Chris and Lisa Wells, have expressed their sadness about Newt’s passing...
GRAFTON - The 35th annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair invites community members to come out for a day of fishing and outdoor fun. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, people can come to Pere Marquette State Park to try their hand at the fishing stations, win prizes and watch...
FOSTERBURG - The Fosterburg Fire Protection District invites community members to enjoy bounce houses, games, food and more at their third annual Meet and Greet. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, the Fosterburg Fire Protection District will offer all of this fun for free at Emmanue...
ALTON - Tommy Whitehorn isn’t spending his summer like a typical teenager. Instead, the 14-year-old will be traveling to New York and Atlanta, doing interviews and releasing his first single through Sony Records. Whitehorn, an incoming sophomore at Alton High School, recently signed a singl...
It started with a challenge. My friend suggested, “Why don’t you go a week without caffeine?” Unspoken part: I bet you can’t. I had something to prove. Now, I’m four days into my caffeine-free week and it’s quite possible I will hit that friend if I see...
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