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 - River Bend Yoga recently celebrated ten years of business in downtown Alton with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The yoga studio, located at 100 W. 3rd Street in Alton, offers over 100 yoga classes every month. Owner Vicky Delaney expressed how much she enjoys being in downtown Alton and...
ALTON - AP Cigar Co. commemorated their new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Located at 202 State Street in downtown Alton, the business sells premium hand-rolled cigars from around the world. Mike Weller, owner of AP Cigar Co., explained that the shop aims...
ALTON - The Miles Davis Jazz Committee recognized Jacob Schaper for his hard work and dedication to his studies and music. Schaper, who had a 4.36 GPA, recently graduated from the Fortitude School homeschooling program. He stayed busy throughout his high school years as an entrepreneur, speech...
ALTON - The Miles Davis Jazz Committee recently honored LaMyah Woods as an exceptional student with a love for music. Woods, who graduated with a GPA of 4.371, attended Marquette Catholic High School, where she stood out as a devoted student and dedicated member of the school community. Woods staye...
ALTON - The Miles Davis Jazz Committee recently honored Alton High School graduate Spencer Leonard for his hard work and passion for music. Leonard, who graduated with a 4.591 GPA, made a name for himself both in and out of the classroom. The guitarist and saxophone player was recognized for...
MACOUPIN COUNTY - The annual Route 111 35+-Mile Yard Sale will be held this weekend, June 7 and 8, 2024. With 105 registered locations in Waverly, Modesto, Palmyra, Hettick, Chesterfield, Medora and Brighton, the yard sale is one of the biggest community-wide yard sales in Macoupin County. Coordinato...
GRAFTON - Samuel Odhiambo didn’t expect to be featured in the Grafton Art Gallery, but he sure is pleased to be there. The 13-year-old artist builds dioramas, then photographs them so closely they appear to be photos of real nature scenes. According to him, it takes a lot of effort to buil...
GRAFTON - Goz, an artist based in Missouri, will be the first to tell you that art saved his life. After two tours in Iraq, Goz’s return to civilian life was marked by substance use, depression and suicidal ideation. He discovered art as a means of therapy and a way to share his experience...
ALTON - A new mural in Alton commemorates the Mississippi River Festival. Located on the side of what was once the old Royal Office Products building on Broadway and Piasa Street, the mural showcases the Mississippi River Festival (MRF) logo with the addition of a hand and arm. There are several...
GRAFTON - When Nishe Abellana’s son and Jai Kazmierski’s daughter started dating, they didn’t expect they’d develop such a deep friendship. But now, the two women are showing their work together at the Grafton Art Gallery, and they couldn’t be more thrilled. There...
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