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ALTON - After a long journey, Quick Bite Side Street Market is coming home to Alton. Quick Bite started as a hotdog cart in St. Louis in 2017. They then crossed the river back to Alton and began operating an ice cream truck in the community. Now, they’re opening a storefront at 4134 Alby Street in Alton and celebrating with a grand opening on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. “A hotdog cart turned into a storefront, and we’re just going from here, just looking to keep moving forward as a family business, a growing business, and providing good food for the community,” Davis said. “We’re thinking of a menu that could work for someone, for everyone, and just good hotdogs with music and a good vibe, good, fun times.” Quick Bite Side Street Market previously had a storefront at this location in Alton before closing in 2022. Davis and her customers are eager to be back in their spot on Alby. While hotdogs and snacks are the main pull, Davis promises

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This article originally ran in FOX 2 Now on July 28, 2025. A faster route to St. Louis from southwestern Illinois could become a reality. For the next three weeks, the Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for public input as part of its $6 million study of the rural Southwestern Illinois Expressway in Randolph, Monroe, Perry, and Jackson counties. […]

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Did you know that community sports tournaments can increase local engagement by up to 40%, according to a recent study by the National Recreation and Park Association? Beyond bringing people together for fun and competition, these events foster community pride, promote health, and even boost small business activity. But organizing such a tournament is no small feat—it requires thoughtful planning, effective coordination, and a clear vision. Whether you’re a passionate volunteer, a local sports club leader, or a community organizer, understanding how to plan a successful tournament can transform your idea into a memorable event that resonates long after the final whistle. Define the Purpose and Scope Before jumping into logistics, clarify why you’re organizing the tournament. Is it to promote youth engagement, raise funds for a cause, or simply encourage healthy lifestyles? The purpose will guide many decisions—from the sports you choose to the scale of the

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Amid a summer swelter last week, more than 80 people crowded into a trendy gastropub in downtown Pittsburg, Kansas, for cold drinks and hot talk. The subject? Democrats. After disappointing results in November, Kansas state House Democrats are touring the Republican-leaning state, trying to improve relationships and set the stage for a […]

July 30 has been a date marked by remarkable events throughout history. Traveling back in time, on July 30, 1619, the first General Assembly of the Virginia House convened, marking a foundational moment in American colonial governance. This assembly was the first representative legislative body in the English colonies, setting a precedent for democratic governance in what would eventually become the United States. The establishment of this assembly laid the groundwork for the development of legislative institutions that emphasized the importance of representation and lawmaking by elected officials. Shifting to the cultural domain, July 30, 1965, marked the opening of the Beatles' iconic Shea Stadium concert in New York City. This event was groundbreaking as it was one of the first major stadium concerts in music history, attracting an audience of over 55,000 fans. The concert illustrated the immense popularity of the Beatles and symbolized the rising influence of rock and roll music

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TRENTON — A family home in Trenton was severely damaged by two flash floods in less than a week, leaving the basement nearly submerged and destroying the living space used by the homeowner’s mother and daughter, according to a fundraising page created by the homeowner’s daughter. Stephen Hart’s basement flooded on July 19, 2025, with water rising nearly to the ceiling and submerging the furnace, water heater, and all appliances. The finished basement included two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, living room, and laundry area, which served as the primary living quarters for Hart’s mother and daughter. Police evacuated the residents during the flooding, and Hart narrowly escaped harm while attempting to salvage belongings. The flood caused more than $100,000 in damage, including loss of furniture, appliances, personal items, and essential medical supplies. Hart’s shed was also flooded, destroying his lawn mower, snow blower, and tools. The family’s

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Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]

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Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. today. Today in the Riverbend area, expect a high of 91 degrees and a low of 72 with mostly sunny skies in the morning turning to partly sunny with thunderstorms in the afternoon. The heat will feel dangerous, hitting a "feels like" temperature of up to 108 degrees. It will be humid, and storms this afternoon could bring heavy rain, flooding downpours, and damaging wind gusts. Air quality is good, but mold and grass pollen are at moderate levels, so allergy sufferers should take note. If you plan to be outside today, drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned places as much as possible, avoid the sun during peak hours, and check on neighbors and family. Reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening to avoid the extreme heat. Looking ahead to tomorrow, the high will drop to a more comfortable 78 degrees with a low of 63. Expect cloudy and humid conditions with a couple of showers and thunderstorms. Winds will

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Many veterans say hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatment has been more effective for PTSD than years of counseling and drugs.

One of the bigger Trump election season lies was that Trump 2.0 would be “serious about antitrust,” and protect blue collar Americans from corporate predation. You’d have to be a turnip to not see that was an aggressive lie, pushed by a lot of folks (even supposed antitrust buster Matt Stoller), who seemed hellbent on […]

The St. Louis County Council has approved an agreement to collaborate with three other counties to establish a regional police training center, funded by a $50 million state grant.

St. Louis Public Schools' Director of Safety, Terrell Baker, has resigned after 8 months with the district, leaving the district without a permanent safety leader ahead of the new school year.