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.
BELLEVILLE - When Belleville West High School senior Remington Noel learned about the district’s vocational programs, he jumped at the opportunity to study carpentry. For his hard work and devotion to the trade, Remington Noel is a Student of the Month for the Home Builders & Remodelers...
EAST ALTON - SEIU Healthcare childcare and home care workers are advocating for increased wages and retirement benefits Over the past few weeks, workers have traveled across Illinois on a “Good Care Job Sprint” as they bargain with Governor JB Pritzker for a new contract. They gathered...
ALTON - The Alton Square Mall recently announced several events and activities happening at the Mall in celebration of the 2023 holiday season. As part of their December to Remember events series, the mall will be hosting Jolly Jingle Jams and Gift Wrapping for a Cause as well as Pictures with Santa....
BELLEVILLE - Students from Belleville Township High School District #201 gathered at the Center for Academic and Vocation Excellence (CAVE) for a job fair and trade show on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The students take advanced classes at the CAVE to learn vocational skills like welding, carpentry...
ALTON/GODFREY - The Great Rivers Choral Society (GRCS) invites Riverbend residents to enjoy their upcoming concert “Hope is Born: A Celtic Christmas.” At 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 3 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2023, the choir will perform at the Bridge Church at 204 E. 12th Street in Alton. They will...
ALTON - The nonprofit Alton Main Street sponsored their quarterly “What’s Up Downtown” meeting, an information exchange about local businesses and developments in Alton, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. New business owners were encouraged to share information about their businesses and...
EDWARDSVILLE - Charlie Rae will welcome Santa, Mrs. Claus and community members for a free “Kick Start Christmas with Charlie Rae” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The children’s boutique, located at 100 N. Main Street in Edwardsville, is celebrating two...
RIVERBEND - As the holiday season approaches, several organizations in the Riverbend region will rely on donations to continue serving the community. On this Giving Tuesday, we’ve compiled a few organizations that could use your help today and throughout the year. “Thinking about year-round...
ROXANA/WOOD RIVER - The Flagman’s Mission Continues is seeking volunteers to help honor Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Epley, a 25-year-old from Roxana who died while serving in active duty. Epley was a Blackhawk Pilot in the Army, stationed in California at the time of his death. The Flagman’s...
EDWARDSVILLE - Josh Fark has received the Emerson’s 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award. Fark, a special education teacher at Albert Cassens Elementary, was chosen from hundreds of teachers throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 (ECUSD7)...
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