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Checkers & Rally’s Unveils Upgraded St. Louis Restaurant with Reopening

Iconic Double Drive-Thru Burger and Fries Brand Introduces Updated Restaurant Design and Enhanced Guest Experience. November 12, 2026 // Franchising.com // ST. LOUIS, Mo.– Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, has announced the reopening of its restaurant at 3605 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO, with an updated design and enhanced guest experience. Following a previous closure due to a fire, the restaurant reopened its doors on November 10, bringing its signature bold flavors and unbeatable value back to local guests with a refreshed look and improved operations. The brand plans to host a grand opening celebration at a later date.

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FoodieLand, massive food festival, coming to St. Louis region next year

FoodieLand, a massive food festival featuring hundreds of vendors, is coming to the St. Louis region next summer.

Madison, IL · 22h

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Vacant Saint Ann Tower Lands $15.6M Loan for Market-Rate Housing Overhaul

A vacant 14-story apartment tower in Saint Ann, Missouri is getting new life after real estate finance firm Gantry arranged a $15.6 million bridge loan to fund its acquisition and redevelopment. The Santa Ana Apartments, a 169-unit complex at 3737 Ashby Road, had sat empty before being purchased, and the new financing will bankroll a comprehensive renovation aimed at turning the building into market-rate multifamily housing.

St Ann, MO · 2d

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Saving the Spiral: the old Famous Barr parking garage

Though the garage, completed in 1962, is slated for demolition, one iconic portion of it may be worth saving, according to designers at the world-renowned, St. Louis-based, design and architectural firm HOK.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Dwain Michael "Mike" Wilhite (June 9, 1955 - November 6, 2026)

Sadly, on Friday, November 6, 2026 Mike passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of hard work, kindness, laughter, and love. Mike’s greatest joy was the love he had for his children Stephanie, Michael and Ashlee and his granddaughter Avery. Born on June 9,...

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Women's Basketball Scores School-Record 116 Points in Season Opening Win Over Eureka

ST. LOUIS – The Maryville women's basketball team poured in a school-record 116 points and began its 2026-27 season by rolling past Eureka 116-26. The total eclipsed the previous mark of 113 set versus Oakland City Dec. 1, 2013. In addition, the Saints set a new program mark for largest margin of victory at 90 points, topping the record of 74 set against Blackburn Nov. 11, 2012. A third record that fell was most total rebounds as Maryville grabbed 83 boards, to surpass the previous record of 64 versus Harris-Stowe Dec. 10, 2010. Melia Lemorande led four Saints in double figures with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Lindsey Schadewalt added 22 points and snared 10 boards. Hadley Crosier and Claire Lueken finished with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Maryville, MO · 2d

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WonderLight’s Christmas in St. Louis Returns

MADISON, Ill. – A Christmas tradition and fan-favorite is returning soon to the Gateway City this holiday season. WonderLight Productions announced the return of WonderLight’s Christmas in St. Louis. From Nov. 13 to Jan. 3, 2027, visitors will once again be immersed in a dazzling holiday display right on the World Wide Technology Raceway. The […]

St. Louis, MO · 19h

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Follow the Power in St. Louis: Billion-Dollar Healthcare Consolidation Meets School Budget Chaos and North Side Rebuilding: This Week Now In St. Louis and Missouri

From a landmark merger between BJC HealthCare and St. Luke’s Hospital to tough school closure votes at SLPS and Veterans Day tree planting in north St. Louis, here is how the region is changing on the ground this week. Overview: St. Louis business and community news centers on a...

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Route 66 Turns 100, and St. Louis Is Suddenly Packed With World Travelers

St. Louis is having a moment as Route 66 marks its 100th birthday this week, with the Gateway Arch, a 97-year-old frozen custard stand, and a sprawling transportation museum all reporting a noticeable uptick in visitors from around the globe. The Mother Road, which stretched from Chicago to Santa Monica and once cut straight through downtown St. Louis, is pulling international travelers to the city's most iconic stops even without a single confirmed visitor count yet on the books.

St. Louis, MO · 20h

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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...

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Polar Express returns to Union Station on Friday

The Polar Express train ride returns to St. Louis Union Station on Friday, bringing a holiday tradition to life through Dec. 30.

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St. Louis area civic leaders explore regional focused set of actions

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Civic leaders from multiple counties throughout the bi-state area and St. Louis are collaborating on how to make the region thrive. Next Move, St. Louis, (NMSTL) will create a shared vision and focused set of actions to achieve that goal. The initiative is also led by East-West Gateway Council of Governments and Greater St. Louis, Inc.

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Competing plans emerge to move St. Louis County employees from Clayton building

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and the St. Louis County Council can’t even agree on how to move out of the county’s aging headquarters. The debate comes after years of disagreements between Page and the council over matters including COVID-era mask mandates, Page’s continuing work as an anesthesiologist and funding for medical care at the St. Louis County jail.

Clayton, MO · 1d

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Step into a Storybook Christmas on This 200-Year-Old Missouri Main Street

With apologies to Nat King Cole, Jack Frost might not actually be nipping at your nose in St. Charles, Missouri—but you can run into him dashing down Main Street amidst revelers at the Saint Charles Christmas Traditions festival, celebrating its 52nd season in 2026. Just 30 minutes northwest of...

St Charles, MO · 2d

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Tips to get your home ready for winter

St. Louis residents are advised to prepare their homes for approaching freezing temperatures by insulating windows, cleaning gutters, and inspecting chimneys.

St. Louis, MO · 22h

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St. Louis using trees to restore tornado-impacted zones

ST. LOUIS—The early stretch of November has sprouted new life in St. Louis throughout the area impacted by the May 2025 tornado. Over 5,000 trees fell and/or were removed following the tornado, and city officials vowed to replant what was lost. As part of the Regreening North St. Louis Initiative, the Forestry Division spent the first week this month planting 2,300 trees alongside city roadways. Dozens of forestry workers tackled the staggering amount, faster than expected.

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Sauget’s historic Statue of Liberty replica stands tall once again

After major repairs, a century-old Statue of Liberty replica is standing tall once again in Sauget, Illinois.

Sauget, IL · 1d

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Men’s Basketball Caps Top-10 Class with Scottie Adkinson

The top player in the Show Me State is staying home as Scottie Adkinson (St. Louis, Mo.) officially signed with the Mizzou men’s basketball team. Adkinson’s signing caps the first two days of the early signing period for the Tigers, who finished with the nation’s seventh-ranked class.

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