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ehab Bar and Grill, a longtime St. Louis Pridefest partner, is just one of the local establishments pushing back against Anheuser-Busch's

ALTON – A free new outdoor workout center is officially coming to the Alton riverfront. Alton City Council members on Wednesday unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement between the city and Alton Township. Under the agreement, the township will provide $100,000 for the construction of a Fitness Court, as previously reported on Riverbender.com . What Is A Fitness Court? Developed by the National Fitness Campaign (NFC), a Fitness Court is basically an outdoor gym which is free and open for the public to use. Seven different “movement zones” feature equipment focused on certain workouts and muscle groups, such as pull-up bars for upper body workouts, platforms for squats and lunges, and more. The NFC claims each court is “designed to provide a full body workout in only seven minutes.” The City of Jerseyville opened its own Fitness Court in 2022 during the first phase of its Lions Club/Wittman Park improvement plan . Shown above

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The write-in candidates for the Ward 1 City Council seat, C Wiley and Marie Long, have collaborated on a statement, and asked it to be posted on 40 South. The election is April 8. “A note from the candidates for the Ward 1 City Council seat, C Wiley and Marie Long: Although we are running […]

The verdict came on March 25, which involved a malpractice case that left a child permanently brain-damaged.

Mom’s Deli plans to reopen at a new location in south St. Louis, owner Denise Vago said Wednesday.

Visitors to the Old Courthouse, part of the Gateway Arch National Park, will experience a more accessible and modernized facility that features new exhibits when it reopens in early May.

Two bills relating to a ballot initiative that's divided St. Louis County Council leaders for months were vetoed by the county executive, but council members are expected to convene Thursday to override the vetoes.

The price for a historic theater sold in December in St. Louis County is now public, at the same time the new owner says he is also eyeing the purchase of a large Brentwood office building.

The St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for their home opener, promising fans an exciting experience with new food venues at Ballpark Village and a special exhibit celebrating the fandom.

An iconic St. Louis landmark is almost ready to welcome visitors once again with new exhibits and a fresh look—while preserving its deep historical significance.

Crushed Red Pizza, located at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, was named "Top 100 Movers & Shakers" for its creative pizza kiosk program.

ALTON - Hundreds of community members came together to welcome home Celia Sinclair, a 12-year-old girl who has been battling leukemia for the past five months. It was an emotional afternoon on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as Godfrey and Alton residents gathered at the Alton Amphitheater for a homecoming parade. St. Mary’s and Evangelical students waved signs and popped confetti as Celia and her family traveled into the park with a police escort. “This is the best way to welcome her home,” said Tony Keller, who organized the parade. “We just said, we’ve got to do this all together. We’ve got to come together and let Celia know that, hey, you are #CeliaStrong and we’re here for you.” Keller is a close friend of Celia’s mother, Stephanie Schwegel. He explained that five months ago, Celia returned home looking pale. She had a regularly scheduled doctor’s appointment a few days later and underwent bloodwork that revealed somethin

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