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Batchtown, IL · Lifestyle
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Why older homeowners need thousands to fix their homes in St. Louis
A new book explores how deteriorating housing in the U.S. has roots in St. Louis, where recent studies have found the average older homeowner needs at least $9,000 worth of home repairs. The book, co-written by University of Missouri-St. Louis professor and housing expert Todd Swanstrom, explores the country’s deteriorating...
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The Hidden Gem Restaurant In Missouri That Locals Guard Like A Well-Kept Secret From Outsiders
Some restaurants earn their reputation one quietly spectacular plate at a time, and the Hawthorne Inn in Labadie, Missouri has been doing exactly that for longer than most people realize. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t feel bad, because the locals who love it have been perfectly happy keeping...
midriversnewsmagazine.com
Wentzville native wins equestrian success after injury recovery
Sydney Feager sits tall in the saddle, but there was a time the Wentzville native wondered if she ever would sit on her horse again. “They told me in the hospital I might never walk again,” said Feager, who attended Timberland for two years before finishing high school online through a University of Missouri program.
myleaderpaper.com
Annual Family Holiday Album contest open for reader entries
The Leader invites Jefferson County, Eureka and Wildwood-area readers of all ages to enter the Family Holiday Album photo contest for a chance to win a $200 cash prize. Readers are encouraged to send photos of themselves and their family members and friends celebrating end-of-year holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s.
bestattractions.org
The rise and fall of the department stores at Alton Square Mall in Alton, IL. What keeps the mall going?
The first Christmas at Alton Square came in 1978, weeks after the mall opened, and the volunteers wrapping gifts in its new corridors worked at banquet tables Famous-Barr had lent them. The store had taught them how to tie the bows, too. A Cookie Factory was there from that first...
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This Tiny Illinois Restaurant Serves Chicken Livers Known Around the World
Chicken livers might not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a food trip, but Fast Eddie’s Fried Chicken in Alton gives them a starring role. This modest carryout restaurant on Central Avenue keeps things deliciously old-school, serving crispy chicken livers, fried gizzards, golden fried chicken, fries, and thick shakes.
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
Quintessential offers dining, entertainment and events on Historic Main Street
From casual lunches and elevated American cuisine to rooftop cocktails and late-night dancing, Quintessential Dining & Nightlife offers something for nearly every occasion on historic North Main Street in St. Charles. Known as the Q, the multifaceted destination brings together dining, nightlife, private events and off-site catering under one roof....
West Newsmagazine
Manchester approves corrective plan for Schroeder Park playground
The Manchester Board of Aldermen recently authorized a corrective plan to address installation errors at Schroeder Park’s playground, with the necessary equipment adjustments expected to further delay the project’s completion. The revised timeline places the anticipated completion between late December 2026 and late April 2027, depending on weather...