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.
EDWARDSVILLE - Lexy Dona always said, if she ever got rich, she would start a nonprofit. Dona has yet to win the lottery, but she decided to start the Helping Handlers Foundation, a new organization based out of Edwardsville. After their first event on May 19, 2024, they were able to donate $15,000...
ALTON - The City of Alton will host a “walking audit” to promote conversations about walkability in downtown Alton. Starting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, elected officials and community leaders will meet at City Hall and begin their walk through the downtown district. Sar...
EDWARDSVILLE - Heroic Adventures in Edwardsville will host a weeklong program to raise money for Brown Bag Buddies, an organization that provides sack lunches for Edwardsville students throughout the summertime. From May 26 to June 1, 2024, you can round up your purchases at Heroic Adventures...
ILLINOIS - According to author Anne Montgomery, her new book “Your Forgotten Sons” is “necessarily gruesome.” “Your Forgotten Sons” tells the true story of Bud Richardville, a man who served in the Graves Registration Service during World War II. These often-overlooke...
ALTON - Community members gathered at James Killion Park in Alton for the third annual James Killion Day on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The event honored James Killion Jr., the park’s namesake and a civil rights leader in Alton who would have celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. I...
ALTON - A St. Louis-area band will rock Flock Food Truck Park & Bar this weekend on Sunday, May 26, 2024. From 2–5 p.m., The Trophy Mules will perform as a full band at Flock. Corey Saathoff, a member of the band, explained that they are excited to return to Alton for a fun afternoon...
GRAFTON - The artists of the Grafton Art Gallery recently gathered for a conversation about the gallery’s mission to share art and honor veterans. On May 23, 2024, artists and veterans mingled at the Grafton Art Gallery, located at 301 E. Main Street in Grafton. They spoke about their artwork,...
WOOD RIVER - A new restaurant has opened in Wood River, and they’re excited to bring authentic Mexican cuisine to the Riverbend. Mi Pueblito Cantina, located at 48 Edwardsville Road, has a long menu of favorites like tacos, fajitas and enchiladas, as well as prepared-to-order specials...
ALTON - A new mural has been completed in Upper Alton. Located at Granny’s Uniforms at 2525 College Avenue in Alton, the mural was commissioned by the Upper Alton Association. The painting welcomes visitors to “Pie Town,” a nod to the custom Pie Town shirts sold at Granny’s...
ALTON - The Wedge Innovation Center is nearing its opening, and AltonWorks couldn’t be more excited to unveil this next step in their contrib ution to Alton. Emily Hemingway, executive director of the Wedge Innovation Center, said the building will open in fall 2024. In the meantime,...
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