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Fairview Heights

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    Jeremiah Merello McGee Charged in Explosive Attack on Federal Building

    FBI agents arrested Fairview Heights man Jeremiah Merello McGee in connection with the firebomb attack on the Robert A. Young Federal Building early Monday morning. According to the affidavit, McGee parked near the guard shack at the building at 1:11 a.m. April 23, approached the building, then turn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    February 2012 Openings & Closings

    Openings once again outpaced closings this month, but you'll pardon us if we dwell for a moment on those closings. This has been one of the most spectacular months for restaurant closings that Gut Check has ever seen. You had the abrupt shuttering of Root after three weeks, the closing of the four ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Casa Gallardo Shutters St. Louis Locations

    Kholood Eid​Yesterday, around the time that Gut Check was trying to process the news about Monarch, officials from Real Mex Restaurants in California abruptly closed the four area locations of Casa Gallardo: Bridgeton; Fairview Heights, Illinois; Maryland Heights; and south St. Louis County. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    Live Holiday Music on the Metrolink this Weekend

    Courtesy of MTAPokey LaFarge & the South City Three during last year's Rhythm & Rails performance.​The second Rhythm & Rails series brings Funky Butt Brass Band and the Folk School of St. Louis Syncopators aboard MetroLink cars this weekend. Last year, Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    November 2011 Openings & Closings

    ​To begin our monthly roundup of restaurant openings and closings (and closings, with a question mark implied), some final news items from November:- As Gut Check learned when we spoke with co-owner Jennifer Heath a few weeks ago, the new Edwardsville, Illinois, restaurant Cleveland-Heath opened b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Agostino's Delays Opening in Fairview Heights

    ​Gut Check reported back in September on the new location of Agostino's Restaurant & Bar at 130 Ludwig Drive in Fairview Heights, Illinois. This replaces the previous location in Chesterfield, which the Gabriele family was forced to close after an eminent-domain claim.Agostino's announced last ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2011

    Tidbits from Max & Erma's, Smashburger

    Screenshot: www.maxanderma.com​- November has already been a busy month at West County Center (I-270 & Manchester Road, Des Peres). This week saw the debut of  J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood. Now, Max & Erma's has set Monday, November 7, for its opening, according to Sau ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Tidbits from Joanie's Pizzeria, Wasabi Sushi Bar

    The original Joanie's Pizzeria in Soulard​- Gut Check reported in September that ​Joanie's Pizzeria (2101 Menard Street; 314-865-1994) planned to open a new location at 5441 Telegraph Road in the Oakville area of south St. Louis County. That location is now open, according to Joanie's Facebook p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    Contest: Match the Indicted Metro East Law Officer with the Crime! Win Underpants!

    These boxers can be yours!​Five police officers in metro East St. Louis and a police dispatcher were indicted today on multiple crimes. Below is a description of the crimes and a photo of five of the six people arrested in the bust. First commenter to match the crime with the correct photo of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    Agostino's Readies Illinois Restaurant, Eyes Chesterfield

    ​Agostino's Restaurant & Bar, the original incarnation of which was founded by Agostino and Rosa Gabriele in 1967, was forced to close its Chesterfield location at the end of 2010 so that the city could build a new flood levee.This August, the restaurant announced on its Facebook page that it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    Illinois City Wants to Ban "Tacky" Sales Method

    See! Now this is what we're talking about!​You could say it's a "sign of the times" or more proof that some cities just don't have enough real problems to address. This month in Fairview Heights, Illinois, members of the city council will consider a bill that would ban the sale of personal vehicle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2011

    August 2011 Openings & Closings

    Ian FroebNew digs for La Vallesana on Cherokee Street​There are busy months for restaurant news, and then there is August 2011. The month that just ended featured numerous openings as well as a couple of relocations, a new building for Gut Check favorite La Vallesana and a contentious change of na ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2011

    12,000 Pounds of Wings Get Prepped for Midwest Wingfest

    Image viaA scene from a wing-eating contest at last year's Midwest Wingfest.​This holiday weekend, the second annual Midwest Wingfest takes place in Fairview Heights, Illinois, on Saturday, September 3, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m, providing a way to honor U.S. veterans while dining supreme. The ev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    Tidbits from Smashburger, Max & Erma's

    ​As Gut Check noted a few weeks ago, Smashburger will open its first St. Louis-area location tomorrow, July 20, at 1981 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles. The "better burger" joint will be open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. In addition to its standard menu of burgers, this Smashburger will include a St. Louis- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    70-Year-Old Woman Gives Burglar a Beat-Down

    Image viaBring it, punks.​Step to grandma, scoundrels and thieves, and she will Eff. You. Up. As told today by the Belleville News-Democrat: A  couple of old ladies returned home in Fairview Heights when they realized there was a burglary in progress. One took out her cell phone and called 91 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    Beat Me In St. Louis: Fairview Heights Mayor Fights Criticism Over "Porn Convention"

    Welcome to Fairview Heights!​Two dozen Fairview Heights residents showed up Thursday to a special meeting called to discuss outrage over a "porn convention" held in the southwestern Illinois town earlier this month.  The event, titled "Beat Me in St. Louis," took place March 18-20 at the town ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    Comment of the Day: Don't Like "Porn Conventions?" Then Don't Attend Them!

    Today's comment comes in response to a story out of Fairview Heights where local politicians are outraged over a BDSM convention -- "Beat Me in St. Louis" -- held recently at the city-owned convention center.The political grandstanding over the conference prompted reader "anonymous" to respond:To me ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2010

    Ride the Rails -- MetroLink, That Is -- With Pokey LaFarge and Rough Shop

    ​This holiday season, MetroLink is running a train dubbed the Holiday Magic Express. This train is decorated with garland, lights, ornaments and other appropriately seasonal baubles. To increase the cheer even more, Metro has partnered with KDHX to create Rhythm 'n' Rails. Two Saturdays in a r ... More >>

  • News

    November 25, 2010

    St. Louis Happy Hours: Metro East

    ​This holiday season, MetroLink is running a train dubbed the Holiday Magic Express. This train is decorated with garland, lights, ornaments and other appropriately seasonal baubles. To increase the cheer even more, Metro has partnered with KDHX to create Rhythm 'n' Rails. Two Saturdays in a r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    Five Reasons to Embrace the Food Safety Bill

    That food safety bill we keep talking about? Exactly what's it going to do for us? MSNBC breaks it down into the five most important points, the first being less intestinal distress. ABC reports that a recent change in the bill will exempt small farms that make less than half a million dollars annua ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    The Belleville Chili Cook-Off: Charities, Marital Strife and Death by Runners

    Robin WheelerPick your poison: You got your Chili Cheetos on the left and a Chili Slider Bowl on the right.​This past weekend Belleville, Illinois, held its 27th chili cook-off. Forty-five vendors from local businesses and nonprofit organizations lined six blocks of downtown and circled the Ve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2010

    Ex-Boyfriend Killed by His Replacement

    ​Imagine waking up in your bedroom to see your ex-boyfriend standing over you and your current lover. In the hand of your ex is a butcher knife. That scene played out in real life yesterday morning in Fairview Heights. The Belleville News-Democrat reports that a 31-year-old woman awoke in her home ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2010

    Five More Dogfighters Plead Guilty in Southern Illinois

    Illustration by Brian Stauffer​The largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history just got a little bigger, at least in terms of the number of defendants who have pleaded guilty in connection with the case -- which was the subject of an RFT feature story earlier this month.The southern Illinois U.S. Att ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    Butt-Smack Ambushers On the Lam from Fairview Heights Police

    Image viaA peaceful pastoral walk turns to sheer terror.​A 56-year-old lady went a-strolling through Moody Park in Fairview Heights yesterday morning and we bet she was enjoying it!Until events took a dark and sinister turn.  Two youths aged around 14 and cleverly disguised in t-shirts and sh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2010

    Belleville Bans Strippermobile

    Strippermobile in St. Louis last month.​Belleville last night followed Fairview Heights in becoming the second area municipality to pass an ordinance banning the so-called Strippermobile.The vehicle, owned by the Hustler Club, has made headlines around the nation in recent weeks. Thank God that in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2010

    Woman Kidnapped from Kansas City, Saved at Metro East McDonald's

    A likely suspect.​I'm guessing it was the Hamburglar and perhaps Grimus, too. Though police have yet to name the two male suspects arrested for kidnapping a woman from Kansas City on Tuesday and driving her to a McDonald's in Fairview Heights, Illinois. As the Belleville News-Democrat reports this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    Twitter Fight, Take Two: How Chipotle Uses Social Media

    A few weeks back, virtual sparks flew when local restaurateurs clashed with a group of social media-packin' diners on Twitter. But while social-media exchanges can cause anger and hurt feelings, the medium can be a catalyst for discussing problems in the industry and ultimately bringing down the wal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2010

    'Pampered Pets' Are Anything But, Says Animal Rights Group

    Image via When pampering your pet goes too far. This dog looks like he would rather be in a puppy mill than wear this outfit.​Pampering your pets is good, but Pampered Pets is bad. So says a local animal rights group. Metro East Pet Lovers will be protesting Pampered Pets, a pet store ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2010

    St. Louis Man Finds Ex-Girlfriend with Naked Lover, Goes Crazy

    bnd.comMinchul McCullough​Here's a wild-ass tale from Fairview Heights, Illinois. Police there arrested Minchul McCullough, 24, of St. Louis, on Saturday after he busted into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and found her with another man. According to the Belleville News-Democrat: The man had awaken ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2010

    Review Preview: Hanley's Grille & Tap

    This week, I visit Hanley's Grille & Tap, which has taken over the former J. Buck's space at West County Center in Des Peres and in Fairview Heights, Illinois. For this review, I dined at the Des Peres location.Jennifer SilverbergOwner Jeff Constance in the Hanley's kitchen​Follow me after the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2009

    Ass Clown of the Week Is Back! Cast Your Vote for Biggest Local Bozo!

    ​Yes, 'tis that time of the week once more. Time for you, the readers of Daily RFT, to vote for the most despicable/idiotic local newsmaker of the past seven days. And the nominees...Amanda Hanneman and Jessra Johnson: The University of Missouri lady basketball players accused of beating the crap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2009

    "I was a witness to 20 murders. I dug ten holes. I had to dig one up." Goodfella Henry Hill Talks

    Photo by Nicholas Phillips​One day after his arrest for disorderly conduct in Fairview Heights, Illinois, former wiseguy Henry Hill, whose life story inspired the film Goodfellas, agreed to sit down and chat with the Daily RFT. Daily RFT: What did Goodfellas get right?Henry Hill: Ninety-five perce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2009

    FoodWire: Some J. Buck's No Longer J. Buck's

    I've received a couple of reader e-mails noting the strange goings-on at some of the area's J. Buck's: signage disappearing, menus without the restaurant's name. This article from the Belleville News-Democrat does a nice job of summing up what's happening: The Clayton and downtown J. Buck's will re ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 22, 2006

    Good to the Last Drip

    Urinetown: Brecht as squeezed through the catheter of Hal Prince.

  • Music

    May 24, 2006

    Heil Heil Rock & Roll

    Bob Heil and his legendary audio inventions head to Cleveland and the Hall of Fame

  • Music

    May 17, 2006

    Beat Happenings

    Music news you can use

  • Calendar

    August 18, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Week of August 18, 2004

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    March 10, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Week of March 10, 2004

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    December 24, 2003

    2003 New Year's Eve Guide

    Week of March 10, 2004

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    December 17, 2003

    2003 New Year's Eve Guide

    Week of March 10, 2004

  • Music

    October 8, 2003

    Sounds Around Town

    Week of October 8, 2003

  • Calendar

    September 3, 2003

    Waiting to Inhale

    High On Fire are dope

  • Calendar

    August 6, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    High On Fire are dope

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2003

    Dog Day Afternoon

    Pups and peeps come together

  • Calendar

    April 2, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Pups and peeps come together

  • Calendar

    March 5, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Pups and peeps come together

  • News

    June 27, 2001

    Ink Stand

    Fairview Heights tries to protect its young women from the evil lurking in tattoo and body-piercing shops. It's time for a reality check.

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 27, 2000

    Best Comic-Book-Store Chain

    Fantasy Shop

  • Dining

    March 31, 1999

    Semper Phi

    Fantasy Shop

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