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Edwardsville girl’s Halloween costume prompts invite from ‘The Rock’

A 10-year-old wrestler who dressed as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for Halloween has been invited by Johnson to a movie premiere in California.

Edwardsville, IL · 3d
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St. Louis never forgot this soup. Now we’ve lost the man who perfected it.

I love soup. Always have. I’ve written about soup, collected soup recipes from readers and even launched a Wednesday Super Soup Spectacular in Morning Light. Yes, I actually called it that. But there is one soup that stands above the rest, at least in my memory. Famous-Barr’s French Onion...

St. Louis, MO · 4d
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This Unassuming Illinois Eatery Has Homemade Pies Locals Keep Talking About

Not every great restaurant announces itself with a marquee sign or a line around the block, and Blue Springs Cafe in Highland, Illinois is proof of that. It sits there quietly, doing its thing, while the people who know about it keep coming back and the people who don’t are missing out on something genuinely wonderful.

Highland, IL · 10d
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Local Food Inspections November 2 - 6

The following food establishments were inspected by the Madison and St. Clair County Health Departments between November 2 and 6. November 2 Trackside Bar & Grill- Collinsville 10 (Pf) Handwashing sink shall be provided with paper towels, continuous towel system supplying user with clean towel, heated-air hand drying device or air-knife system Reference 6-301.12. MENS RESTROOM MISSING PAPER TOWELS. PIC ADDED PAPER TOWELS TO DISPENSER DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED. 51 ( C) Plumbing needs repair. Repair according to Illinois and local plumbing code. Reference 5-205.15.KITCHEN HAND SINK HAS A LEAK. REPAIR OR REPLACE. November 3 SOS Soup Kitchen-First United Presbyterian Church- Collinsville 19 (P) Food was not reheated to 165F within 2 hours, before being placed in hot holding. Reference 3-403.11. ROAST BEEF WAS COOKED AND COOLED YESTERDAY. BEEF IS BEING SLICED AND PLACED IN CROCKPOTS WITHOUT REHEATING MEAT TO AT LEAST 165F FOR HOT HOLDING. CORRECTED BY PLACING MEATS IN OVEN UNTIL REACHING AT LEAST 165F. Jimmy Johns- Collinsville 16 (Pf) Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Wash, rinse, sanitize routinely. Reference 4-601.11. ONION SLICER STORED ON RACK FOUND STILL DIRTY. CORRECTED BY PLACING IT INTO 3C SINK TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

St Clair County, IL · 3d

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People Started Giving Homemade Lasagnas To Neighbors. What Happened Next Was Incredible.

For the last six years, I’ve seen firsthand how compassionate we can be toward our neighbors in need. That’s all thanks to my involvement with Lasagna Love, a grassroots nonprofit that connects neighbors who want to cook for neighbors who could use a homemade meal. When the pandemic...

St. Louis, MO · 12d

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Granite City Singer-Songwriter Dana Michael Anderson's Music

Dana Michael Anderson was a singer-songwriter from Granite City, Illinois, whose recorded work included albums and live performances. He died in 2023. Dana's recorded work included albums released during his lifetime. His brother, JB Anderson, said a coroner contacted him in August 2023 to inform him that Dana had died by suicide, as detailed by BroBible. Dana's obituary, published through Central Cremation Center, states that he passed away at his residence on August 10, 2023.

Granite City, IL · 1d

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Hallmark Just Crowned the 2026 Merriest Christmas Town in America

Want to visit a place that looks plucked straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie? Head to Carlinville, Illinois. The sweet little 5,000-person (and some change) town was just crowned the winner of Hallmark Channel's inaugural Merriest Christmas Town contest. Earlier this year, the network put out the call: Which...

Carlinville, IL · 3d

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Youth participate in Night at the Museum event

CHRISTIAN COUNTY — Youth from the Taylorville Evangelical Free Church and Destiny Fellowship Church of Mowequa participated in a Night at the Museum at the Christian County Historical Museum on November 1. The group was the first to enjoy the museum’s new pavilion, constructed with funds donated by the Westrick-Appleton family and built to preserve and protect the roughly two hundred year old log cabin that has been a key focal point of the museum since the 1970s. The donation also covered new picnic tables, which were a much-needed improvement for the museum.

Christian County, IL · 14h

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Missouri park shut down by a male elk 'acting like a teenager' in mating season

A teenage male elk, excited by mating season, prompted officials to temporarily close Lone Elk Park in St. Louis County on Monday. "We have a younger, more inexperienced herd bull this year," said Eric Johnson, acting director of St. Louis County Parks and Recreation. "It's his first year, and he's acting a little bit like a teenager."

St Louis County, MO · 9h

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The No-Frills Bakery In Missouri That Serves The Most Legendary Donuts You Will Ever Taste

Nobody puts a giant cartoon hand holding a pink sprinkle donut in their shop unless they understand something fundamental about joy. Old Town Donut Shop in St. Peters, Missouri understands joy, and it delivers that joy in the form of some of the finest donuts you will ever have the pleasure of eating.

St Peters, MO · 8d

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Drive To This Remote Missouri Restaurant Where The Steaks Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless

Some restaurants are easy to find, and some restaurants are worth finding, and Annie Gunn’s in Chesterfield, Missouri is the rare kind that manages to be both at the same time. You just have to be willing to drive a little, and trust that what’s waiting for you at...

Chesterfield, MO · 6d

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New park opens with connection to Nobel Prize winner

William Knowles was a Nobel-Prize-winning chemist and a St. Louis-area resident who enjoyed nature. The land he and his wife used for weekend retreats is now the newest St. Charles County park. Spring Bend Park opened Oct. 30 at 2380 Upper Bottom Road in St. Charles County, featuring dozens of...

St Charles County, MO · 3d

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Eureka renames Six Flags Road, with new highway signs expected by spring

Eureka renames Six Flags Road, with new highway signs expected by spring

Eureka, MO · 4d

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St. Louis Regulars Still Grab Fried Fish Sandwiches Stacked On Rye At Carl’s Drive-In? No, At Schottzie’s

Some St. Louis traditions survive because people refuse to let them go. In South County, there is a neighborhood bar and grill where families have been eating since the early 1970s, and some grandkids now bring their own kids. It serves a cod sandwich at lunch, a rare old-school city...

St. Louis, MO · 11d

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This Missouri Airport Museum Lets Visitors Walk Within Arm’s Reach Of Golden-Age Airplanes

The propeller blades are still, but the stories are not. Walking through the hangar at this Missouri museum feels less like a visit to a collection and more like stepping into a living workshop. The fabric-covered planes seem to glow under the lights, their polished wood and vintage instruments reflecting...

Maryland Heights, MO · 6d

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Nobody Leaves Hungry From These 8 Missouri Barbecue Joints Older Than Most Of Their Customers

Some barbecue spots in Missouri have been feeding people since your grandparents were kids. They have survived new highways, changing tastes, and plenty of trendy competition, and they still pack the house. This list covers eight joints across Kansas City, St. Louis, Sedalia, Belton, and Dexter that have been smoking...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Washington Ave. Food Hall opens in downtown St. Louis

ST. LOUIS—The Washington Avenue Food Hall opened its doors on Friday as several local food vendors serving guests inside. Patrons walking in will experience a warm, inviting atmosphere that offers nine restaurant options plus full-service bars and an integrated social gaming experience. “The whole thing has been driven behind...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Jodeci kicks off ‘Forever My Lady’ tour in St. Louis with appreciative fans

On Wednesday night at Stifel Theatre, St. Louis wasn’t judging Jodeci against their younger selves. The audience came to celebrate what they’ve meant for 35 years. Our city had the distinction of being the first stop on Jodeci’s tour commemorating the 35th anniversary of their genre-defining debut, Forever My Lady. The November 4 show launched a more than 30-city run that continues through January 2027.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Murder Mysteries, Bookish Cocktails, and Art Resurgence: How HBO Satire, Tomes & Tonics and Museum Treasures Light Up St. Louis: This Week Now In St. Louis and Missouri

St. Louis balances vibrant culture and serious local headlines this week, from a clever new bookstore bar in historic St. Charles and hidden art museum treasures to buzz around Jason Bateman’s upcoming HBO dark comedy. Overview: St. Louis region updates highlight the launch of the whimsical Tomes & Tonics...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Hop Aboard At This Missouri Railway Museum That Brings Out Your Inner Child Like Nothing Else

You can spend a lot of time and money chasing experiences that promise to be unforgettable, and then one afternoon in St. Louis changes the entire conversation. The National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri has a talent for delivering exactly the kind of experience that people spend years looking for, and it does it with a collection of locomotives and rail cars that will make your jaw work independently of your brain’s instructions.

St. Louis, MO · 1d