Pontoon Beach, IL Events and More

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.

fastfoodclub.com

More Than 8 Years Later, The Same Family Still Runs The Smoker At These Eight Missouri Barbecue Joints

Some barbecue spots open with a bang and fade a few years later, but Missouri has a stubborn streak of family pits that just keep going. The eight places on this list have been smoking meat for decades, and the same families still guide the recipes, the sauce, and the smoker.

metroeaststar.com

Taste of SIBR Returns to Collinsville to Support Food Pantries

COLLINSVILLE — A plate of local food will come with a chance to support area food pantries at the Southwestern Illinois Board of Realtors’ Taste of SIBR on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. The event, open to the public, will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Madison...

Collinsville, IL · 2d

mycnr.com

KCI Extracts 59,000 Filter Blocks from Sealed Domes at Bissell Point

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Hay bale conveyors are built to move bales of hay, not sewage filter media. KCI Construction adapted them anyway, pulling nearly 59,000 worn filter media blocks out of two aging trickling filters without craning off the structures’ 135-foot roofs, all while keeping the plant fully operational throughout construction.

firstalert4.com

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.

familyvacationsus.com

The Missouri Sushi Spot Where Fresh Rolls Keep Coming And Nobody Counts Your Refills

Downtown St. Louis, Missouri, has a lunch secret that office workers whisper about in elevators. It involves a menu, a pencil, and a waiter who keeps coming back with more rolls until you wave the white napkin. The deal works for lunch and dinner, and the price stays friendly enough...

FOX 2

St. Louis Public Schools approves closure of nine schools

The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education approved a proposal Tuesday to close nine schools by the 2027-28 school year to address a $41 million budget deficit.

thenarrativematters.com

partner publisher · 214.7K followers

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...

St. Louis, MO · 7h

Attack of the Fanboy

A Missouri high school forfeited its football playoff game over problems with the team’s culture, and it hasn’t said what those problems are

The Principia School in St. Louis forfeited its football playoff game against Crystal City on [date per STLToday], citing problems with the program’s culture rather than injuries or a low number of players. The decision ended the Panthers’ season, and the school has kept the specific nature of those cultural issues private, as reported by STLToday . Principia athletic director Shawn Brown said the decision was made with the future of the program in mind. “While we’re disappointed with how the season ended, we believe this was a necessary step in moving our program forward,” Brown said. Crystal City advanced automatically to the Class 1 District 2 championship game because of the forfeit. It is scheduled to face Louisiana on November 13. Not the usual reason to forfeit a playoff game The Panthers finished the year with a 2-7 record, which includes the forfeit. Their two wins came in high-scoring games against Confluence Prep Academy and Veritas Christian Academy, but the team had a tough time defensively, with on-field discipline also becoming a talking point in high school sports after an Ohio soccer player was sent off by a referee . Principia gave up 54 points or more in five

FOX 2

partner publisher · 3.6K followers

Women’s sports bar opens in Maplewood

A women’s sports-focused bar concept that originated in Portland, Oregon, is opening its first franchise location in the St. Louis area, bringing a venue dedicated exclusively to televising women’s sports.

Maplewood, MO · 2d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Glen Carbon committee approves prairie restoration

The village approved a three-year, $37,450 agreement with Native Plant STL to restore about 1.5 acres of prairie at Green Space East.

Glen Carbon, IL · 2d

FOX 2

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.

FOX 2

Route 66 turns 100, bringing international travelers to St. Louis

As Route 66 turns 100, travelers from across the globe are hitting the road to experience a piece of Americana.

pfnewsroom.com

DC Defenders Signing Battlehawks WR Jahcour Pearson

On Wednesday, some significant UFL free agency news broke. WR Jahcour Pearson, who has spent the last three seasons with the St. Louis Battlehawks, is signing with the DC Defenders. This report came from Michael Del Negro, who runs UFL Analyst. As it stands right now, it’s a little unclear...

partner publisher · 2.9K followers

FloSports

How The Dome Is Turned Into A Race Track For The Gateway Dirt Nationals

Turning a football stadium into a dirt racing arena takes more than a few truckloads of soil. Each year, The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri, undergoes a massive transformation to host the Gateway Dirt Nationals, returning December 3-5. Subscribe To FloRacing To Watch All The Action What's Streaming On FloRacing? Take A Look 2026 Gateway Dirt Nationals Entry List: 129 Late Model Drivers Gateway Dirt Nationals 2026 Schedule: Dates & Times Over roughly two weeks, crews move as much as 20 million pounds of dirt into the indoor venue, building a 1/5-mile oval where concrete floors once stood. The process involves hundreds of dump-truck deliveries, heavy machinery, specialized track construction and extensive safety installations. The operation turns one of St. Louis' largest indoor venues into a racing facility where Super Late Models and Open Wheel Modifieds battle for championship honors. Watch Live 2026 Gateway Dirt Nationals How Is The Dome Turned Into A Dirt Race Track For Gateway Dirt Nationals? Transforming The Dome at America's Center into a racing venue requires several stages of construction, from protecting the building's permanent floor to installing the barriers and infrastructure needed for competition. Protecting the stadium floor: Crews cover the

partner publisher · 8.2K followers

Collinsville Daily News

Fairmount Park Casino and Racing Announces Facility Improvements, New Racing Schedule for 2027

Track Boasts Record Numbers During 2026, Builds on Momentum for Future Collinsville, Ill. (November 10, 2026) Fairmount Park Casino and Racing concluded its 2026 racing season with spectacular highlights throughout the year, and plans to build on the momentum and the many improvements it has already made across the facility heading into 2027. Next season, Fairmount Park will debut a new paddock, new jockeys’ quarters, and a new racing office, and will make changes to its racing schedule to enhance the experience for fans. Fairmount Park is owned by Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide. Fairmount Park drew over 6,000 people for the St. Louis Derby this season, marking one of the most successful Derby Days in the facility's recent history. Fairmount Park also had multiple days during the season when the track had more horses running than any other track in the country, reflecting the increased field size and improved purses over the last couple of years of racing. In comparison to 2025, Fairmount Park ran 18% more horses, had 30 more races, and welcomed nearly 19,000

Collinsville, IL · 2d

FOX 2

St. Louis secures extra shelter beds for winter freeze

St. Louis officials expanded emergency shelter capacity to approximately 500 beds starting Friday, Nov. 13, to protect residents from an upcoming stretch of below-freezing temperatures.

St. Louis, MO · 9h

myfamilytravels.com

This Former Missouri Library Is Now A Record Shop Where You Can Flip Through The Albums You Grew Up With

The old library shelves are long gone, but the stacks are still here. Only now they hold LPs, 45s, 8-tracks, and cassettes instead of books. This 1961 mid-century modern building once served readers as a public library branch. Today it’s a used record store packed from floor to ceiling.

rockmnation.com

Commute: Mizzou Hoops announces full signing class

The Morning Commute for Friday, November 13th, 2026. So Mizzou didn’t announced Adkinson’s addition until yesterday morning. But Adkinson was as much of a lock to be a Tiger as we’ve had in recent seasons. He’s been fully locked in a for a while now. Joining Adkinson in the top 10 class are Devin Cleveland and Cameron Barnes.

St. Louis, MO · 12h

St. Louis American

SLIFF documentary gives Black Vietnam veterans the chance to tell their own story

A conversation in the waiting area of a South County Costco laid the foundation for what became Brothers in Blood: Black in Vietnam. Filmmaker Joseph Puleo was waiting on repairs in September 2022. So was Vietnam veteran Edward Drew. They talked for more than an hour. Drew shared stories about serving in Vietnam as a Black soldier.