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Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl, Sip & Shops, and Powerful Conversations: Your Weekend Go-Guide

1 year 7 months ago
This weekend offers a delightful variety of events, from creative workshops and live music to community gatherings and culinary experiences, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. For a full listing of events happening in the area, visit RiverBender Events . Featured Join the community in Edwardsville for the exciting Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl! This event will showcase local retailers, restaurants, and service providers offering delicious chocolate-themed specials. Enjoy a variety of activities including a Choco-Lotta-Fun Skate Session at R.P. Lumber Center, a special $3 movie at The Wildey Theatre, and special treats at participating businesses. Come indulge in all things chocolate and support local businesses! Experience the ultimate chocolate indulgence at Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl at EXO . Guests can enjoy a chocolate fountain bar with an assortment of fresh fruits, cookies, and cakes for dipping. Additionally, EXO will feature limited-time services such as the Chocolate-Covered

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Traffic Crash On Highway 67 In West Alton Causes Major Backlog

1 year 7 months ago
WEST ALTON, Mo. – A traffic crash near the Dirt Cheap area on Highway 67 North has led to significant delays for motorists as emergency responders attend to the scene. As of 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, multiple emergency vehicles have been reported in the vicinity, and traffic is being diverted away from the area. Witnesses in the traffic have described the backup as considerable, affecting travel for those attempting to navigate through West Alton. Motorists are advised to avoid the area for the time being. St. Charles County Police have been contacted for additional information regarding the incident, and updates will be provided as they become available.

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Post Commons to Host Third Annual Wedding Expo

1 year 7 months ago
ALTON - Post Commons will host their third annual Wedding Expo for brides and grooms to chat with local vendors. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, community members are invited to the expo at Post Commons, located at 300 Alby Street in Alton, to browse and shop. Tickets cost $15 and include a free mimosa upon arrival. The coffee bar will also be open, and attendees are encouraged to meet with local vendors and find everything they need to plan their special day. “We’ve had so many brides and vendors tell us how much they love and appreciate it,” said Ashley Bifano, the event organizer. “We grew from the year before to last year, so we’re hoping to continue that trend, to really offer this over on the Illinois side and get a lot of our local vendors out there for people to see.” The event encourages couples to utilize local vendors, such as local photographers and bakeries, when planning their weddings. With nearly 30 vendors

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Heart Center At OSF Saint Anthony's Conducts Its First CardioMEMS Implant For Heart Failure Patient

1 year 7 months ago
ALTON - A 73-year old male lifelong Riverbend region resident is the first patient of the Heart Center at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center to receive the CardioMEMS™ HF System, a new implantable, wireless monitoring sensor to manage heart failure (HF). The Abbott CardioMEMS™ HF System is the first and only FDA-approved heart failure monitoring device that has been clinically proven to significantly reduce hospital admissions when used by physicians to manage heart failure. According to the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Heart Failure Society of American (HFSA): 6.5 million adults in the United States have heart failure Approximately 600,000 patients have enhanced heart failure More than 350,000 deaths are attributed to heart failure annually in the United States “Heart failure is a chronic debilitating condition that worsens over time. Typically, heart failure is caused by heart damage from a heart attack, longstanding untreated

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Downtown St. Louis cafe closing its doors

1 year 7 months ago
Another business in downtown St. Louis is closing its doors this week. SAN Cafe and Market owner Shonnette Colbert confirmed that Friday would be the business's last day of operation. The small business, which opened its doors in early 2023, sells coffee, deli sandwiches, pizzas and more at its location at 1007 Washington Ave., Suite 101, in the Dorsa Lofts building, according to its website. One Cafe & Market & Deli formerly occupied the space. Colbert, who owns the business with her husband,…
Jennifer Somers