Yelp's Merry on the Mississippi spotlights Alton small businesses for the holidays

A Yelp passport sent visitors through 16 Alton businesses for a night of holiday shopping

This Enchanting Secondhand Bookstore In Missouri Is A Bookworm’s Dream Come True

There are places in this world that seem to exist outside of normal time, and Dunaway Books in St. Louis, Missouri is absolutely one of them. Step through the front door and you’ll understand immediately why people who visit tend to lose track of everything else. St. Louis is...

Men’s Soccer Plays For Atlantic 10 Title on Saturday

Bronx, N.Y. – The Fordham University Rams, seeded sixth, continue play at the 2026 Atlantic 10 championship by traveling to St. Louis, Mo., to face the second-seeded Saint Louis University Billikens at Hermann Stadium in the championship final on Saturday, November 14, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). Fordham enters the...

Grace + Grit Boutique brings size-inclusive fashion and family roots to downtown Alton

Yesterday’s Bar & Grill Reopens: A St. Louis Eatery Returns Under New Ownership

When Yesterday’s Bar & Grill closed in May 2023, another longtime St. Louis establishment went dark. For nearly ten months, a restaurant that had been part of the community since 1982 remained closed, leaving its future uncertain. But two familiar faces weren’t ready to let Yesterday’s become just another...

Alton City Council hires new human resources, planning directors

After Greg Caffey’s resignation, Alton names successor to planning and code enforcement

Local Food Inspections November 9 - 13

The following establishments were inspected by the Madison County Health Department between November 9 and 13. November 9 Evercare of Granite City No violations November 10 El Portal/Bar/Grill- Madison 44 (C) Clean Equipment/Utensils/Linens/Single-Use Articles stored incorrectly. Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles shall be stored: 1) in a clean and dry location; 2) away or protected from contamination; 3) at least six inches above the floor; 4) covered or inverted. Reference 4-903.11(A), (B) and (D). KITCHEN UTENSILS NOT COVERED OR INVERTED. UTENSILS INVERTED DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED. November 12 TriCities Columbus Home Association- Granite City No violations Teris Route 66 Diner- Granite City 6 (C) Employee observed drinking from an uncovered cup in the food preparation area. Provide a lid and straw for beverage cups. Reference 2-401.11. COOK HAD UNCOVERED DRINKING CUP ON PREP TABLE. CORRECTED BY PROVIDING LID, STRAW AND RELOCATE CUP. 22 (P) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food is not maintained at 41F, or less. Reference 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B). TACO MEAT IN POT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR FOUND AT 74F. CORRECTED BY DISCARDING MEAT. Garden Gate's Novel Idea- Granite City 10 (Pf) Provide handwashing sink. Reference 5-203.11; Shall be water temperature of at least 85F through mixing valve or

Flights at Lambert resume as FAA ends national ground stop

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop Friday due to what they’re calling “extraordinary circumstances.”. A First Alert 4 camera showed several Southwest planes sitting at the gates at Lambert International Airport. A check of Lambert’s website shows several flights delayed...

MSOC Preview: Billikens Host Fordham Saturday in A10 Title Match

Match No. 19 Saint Louis (9-4-5) vs. Fordham (8-7-2) Date // Time Saturday, Nov. 14 // 4 p.m. Location St. Louis, Mo. (Hermann Stadium) Saint Louis and Fordham will square off on Saturday afternoon in the Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Soccer Championship match. Game time at Hermann Stadium is 4 p.m.

Fitz’s In The Delmar Loop Bottles Its Root Beer Right Where St. Louis Families Eat Burgers

Most restaurants hide the kitchen, but one St. Louis spot puts its soda factory right where diners can watch it work. A working bottling line runs inside the dining room, and the root beer it fills ends up in frosty mugs a few tables away. Families come for burgers, then...

St. Louis school board votes to close 9 schools

St. Louis Public Schools will close nine schools, dropping the district's total from 61 to 52 schools as of the 2027-28 school year under a plan approved by its board of education on Nov. 10. The district pegged the move to a significant enrollment drop of 58.5% — or 25,303...

Associated Physicians Group's Christina Rogerson on Medicare plan choices and navigating insurance barriers

Christina Rogerson, Chief Operating Officer of Associated Physicians Group discusses how insurance rules, prior authorizations and network changes can affect access to care. Rogerson explains why a physician referral does not always guarantee coverage and discusses steps patients can take when a recommended service is denied, including asking their provider about options and contacting their insurer to advocate for themselves.

Data Centers, Aldermen and the Question of Representation

With Granite City’s April 6, 2027, municipal election approaching, the debate over data centers is placing increasing pressure on aldermen seeking reelection and candidates hoping to represent their wards. Residents opposed to data center development are demanding clear answers from candidates about where they stand. Some have made it...

High Point visits Saint Louis following Green's 22-point showing

High Point Panthers (4-0) at Saint Louis Billikens (3-0) BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis faces High Point after Trey Green scored 22 points in Saint Louis' 125-63 victory over the Northern Kentucky Norse. Saint Louis finished 29-6 overall with a 19-0 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Billikens averaged...

St. Louis Processor Tiger Fiber Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Tiger Fiber Inc., a St. Louis-based processor of industrial hemp for building materials, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Oct. 30 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois in East St. Louis, company officials confirmed. "Tiger Fiber filed for Chapter 11 to restructure its finances while...

Year-Round Lagoon Resorts Enter Mixed-Use Development Playbook

St. Charles, Missouri has given preliminary approval to sell 19.5 acres of city-owned riverfront land for $4.15 million to Lux Haven Group LLC, a local developer proposing an enclosed lagoon beach resort and condominium complex. Beach Club at Riverpointe would feature a three-quarter-acre indoor lagoon under a climate-controlled dome, 150 to 315 condos, and 35,000 to 50,000 square feet of commercial space in its first phase. The project would be the first year-round indoor lagoon resort in Missouri. Final approval could come as soon as November 17.

Hornets Fall 88-87 in Overtime to Kansas Christian

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Harris-Stowe State University men's basketball fell 88-87 in overtime on Thursday night at Kansas Christian College. With the loss, the Hornets fall to 4-2 on the season while the Falcons improve to 3-1 on the season. Redshirt sophomore guard Nashawn Davis (St. Louis, Mo./Columbia College) scored...

Ask George: Where can a family of 10 go for a holiday dinner in St. Louis?

The question of “a nice place to go with a party of eight to 10” comes up frequently and even more so during the holidays. I started a top-of-mind list that’s by no means all-inclusive. If you know of a place (private or semi-private) that’s worthy of a holiday get-together, email me at [email protected].

Fighting for more than a win: Guns ‘N Hoses continues a St. Louis tradition of hope

On Wednesday, November 25, 2026, thousands of fans will once again gather in downtown St. Louis for the 39th annual St. Louis Budweiser Guns 'N Hoses, a cherished holiday tradition that brings families together while supporting a life-changing cause.