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 - The Mississippi River Festival promises to combine the new and the nostalgia. Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Headliners Larkin Poe will play alongside Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, Fastball and FEEL. Nick Bifano, director of the MRF, expects...
ALTON - A new choir festival in Alton provided a fun experience for young singers. From June 3–8, 2024, middle school and high school students from around the Riverbend region came together to participate in the Riverbend Youth Chorale, a new choir camp created by Spencer Domer and Eddie...
ALTON - On the most recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust , Phil Davis spoke about grief and finding peace through his relationship with the Lord. Davis explained that God has taught him how to care for other people and share the peace he feels with...
ALTON - Taralei Griffin is hosting another “Get Loud” show at The Conservatory, and this show will benefit Alton Pride. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, community members can enjoy a free show at The Conservatory in Alton, complete with drink specials, raffles and performances by LGBTQ...
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Water Garden Society will host their annual Pond-O-Rama tour. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 22 and 23, 2024, attendees can tour 24 gardens throughout Illinois and the St. Louis metro area. Ginny Mueller, a representative with the St. Louis Water Garden Society (SLWGS),...
GRANITE CITY - Chocolate Covered Creations Cafe is celebrating two years in Granite City, and owners Breanna and Erik McGill couldn’t be happier with their anime-themed cafe. The cafe, located at 3214 Nameoki Road in Granite City, has a bigger location and more great treats than ever...
GODFREY - Local magician John Johnson performed live at the Village Dispensary grand opening on June 8, 2024, and he had a lot to share about his career. “I gave my first public show when I was 9 years old, so that was many, many decades ago,” Johnson said. “Magic is...
GODFREY - Artist Jules Fair was at the grand opening of Village Dispensary to offer herbal henna tattoos and share more about her art in the Riverbend. Fair explained that herbal henna is different from the intricate designs of traditional henna. Instead, she created designs that resembled...
GODFREY - At the grand opening of Village Dispensary on June 8, 2024, one customer was eager to share about the benefits of cannabis. Dylan, who identifies as a “newbie” cannabis user, explained that he started using cannabis in the last year as an alternative to alcohol. H...
GODFREY - As Village Dispensary celebrated its grand opening on June 8, 2024, Taralei Griffin stopped by to enjoy the vendors and share information about an upcoming show she is hosting. Griffin, also known as the Fairy Herbmother, noted that she was surprised when Godfrey opened a dispensary....
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