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It was a beautiful Thanksgiving, but a cold front has now passed through the area. Friday will be cooler, a bit breezy, and a bit cloudier.

AAA predicts this Thanksgiving travel period will go down as the busiest in nearly two decades, with 4.7 million people flying this holiday weekend alone.

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do Nov. 24-30.

Why is the mainstream media peddling the gun lobby’s fake stats on Black gun ownership?

This is a missive from someone who has experienced and greatly enjoyed the bounty of Thanksgiving for many decades.

Do you care about the Dutch elections? No? Fine. I'll keep this short. All the news is about Geert Wilders, the anti-Muslim right-wing nationalist who gained 20 seats in this week's elections. This is a big deal, no question. It was driven partly by immigration fears and partly by the fact that the current centrist ...continue reading "Dutch election analysis: Maybe nothing will happen at all"

The last time the O’Fallon Marching Band played in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was in 1992.

Come see 70 + Artisans work at Artisans in the Loop. Some of the regions most fantastic artist will have works on sale! Wine, snacks, and give-aways! Give the gift […]

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This year, there are four ways to experience Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm: by car, on foot, over a meal or around the fire. The popular drive-through experience routes you […]

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The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline.   Narrated by the captain […]

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the cost of groceries is expected to increase by another 10% in 2023. Get the recent trends in grocery prices in St. Louis.

ALTON - In a very heartfelt move, Mike Drake and a friend decided to make a former slow-pitch softball star’s Thanksgiving by returning his National Hall Of Fame ring. On Wednesday afternoon, Drake went to Alton Memorial Rehabilitation Center (formerly Eunice Smith Nursing Home) in Alton to present the ring to the Alton slow-pitch softball phenom - John Meeden. Mike and John played together on the legendary Alton Bucks squad. Drake is a former Alton Parks and Recreation Director and also a banking administrator. Drake had contacted the National Slow-Pitch Softball Hall Of Fame and he was willing to pay for a replica of the ring, but the organization in another act of kindness sent him a replica of one of Meeden’s rings free of charge. Meeden had his previous rings and memorabilia stolen from his Alton residence. Drake said in the spirit of Thanksgiving, he couldn’t wait to return the National Hall of Fame softball ring to John. “John is such a nice guy, he

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