Suburban Journals

Everyone told Gabe Orlet that he should try out for Jeopardy! On Friday, they will see how he did. Full Story »

An amazing thing happened on the way to the inaugural Randy Wells Striking Out Diabetes Golf Classic planned for Friday in Belleville. Reservations have come for the golf tournament and evening party so easily that planners have revised intentions to publicize it to accommodate as many people as possible. Full Story »

As ironworker Dean Sample worked his way up the south leg of the Gateway Arch, he looked across the Mississippi River to see the house he and his wife were building on the highest lot in their St. Clair County neighborhood. Full Story »

Getting your face out in the business world is a vital part of networking, and that's what the annual ChamberNet is all about. Full Story »

Zachary Schaefer, of Shiloh, walked amid ghosts, witches and monsters out in full force on Sunday, Oct. 25, at St. Louis College of Pharmacy's annual Boo Fest, held at Pumpkin Park on the campus quad. Portraying Weasley from the Harry Potter books, he enjoyed a spooktacular Halloween party for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Metro St. Louis/Greater Missouri Chapter. Games, clowns ... Full Story »

The impact of having St. Clair County dispatchers take over 911 calls in Caseyville is still having ripples at Village Hall. The latest percussion: officials are changing the name of a street to avoid confusing the out-of-town call center. Full Story »

SIUE plans preview for prospective students Full Story »

In unofficial results, 92,919 people, or 68 percent of the total, voted for Proposition E-911. A total of 44,291 people, or 32 percent of the total, voted against the proposition. Fewer than 20 percent of voters cast ballots. Full Story »

It started with 50 questions on the Internet. The answers led to an audition. The audition led to a call to be contestant. Full Story »

The scene is grim. Children are taken away from their homes because of domestic violence or a crisis. They have nothing but the clothes on their backs. Full Story »

Rick Harwood's fitness goals seem rather modest at first glance. Full Story »

Exercise is only part of the equation in fitness, with the other part being diet, experts say. Full Story »

By Mary Shapiro Full Story »

When Linda Pattison says she is touched by the beauty of the LaBarque Creek watershed area, she has a solid frame of reference to back up her words. Full Story »

The Hospice Program at St. Anthony's Medical Center recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Full Story »

St. Louis Walgreens opens in Lafayette Square A $4.5 million, 14,820-square-foot Walgreens opened last week at 1530 Lafayette Ave. in Lafayette Square. Full Story »

Oasis to present "Building Bones" OASIS will present its "Building Bones" exercise program at three locations beginning in mid-November. The class uses strength training and aerobics to help individuals 50 and older prevent or manage osteoporosis. Full Story »

A technical problem caused several stories from 2008 to be republished today on this website. We have removed the year-old stories and apologize for any confusion they may have caused. Full Story »

The city of St. Peters announced Monday that due to a high volume of leaves that came down at one time, St. Peters yard waste pickup has been extended one day this week. Full Story »

Approving $44 million in bonds for Cullinan Properties Noah's Ark development is a risk, but one worth taking, St. Charles council members said. Full Story »

What are the chances, mate, that when you walk into the Outback Steakhouse in St. Charles your server will be a strapping rugby player with what certainly sounds like an authentic Australian accent? Full Story »

O'Fallon The city of O'Fallon will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Walk, 800 Belleau Creek Road, at the southeast corner of Belleau Creek Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway. Free parking is available. Full Story »

Workers are expected to remove old pavement marking and paint new markings on Harvester Road between Highway 94 and McClay Road Sunday and Monday, weather permitting, St. Peters officials announced. Full Story »

We want your stories, and you could win a pair of Wehrenberg movie passes just for sharing yours. Full Story »

Shop with a Deputy The Warren County Sheriff's Department Ladies Auxiliary raises money throughout the year for the Shop with a Deputy program. Children in need are given the opportunity to shop at Wal-Mart with a sheriff's deputy and a Ladies Auxiliary member. After the shopping trip, the deputies and auxiliary members wrap the gifts and they are delivered to the children closer to Christmas. Full Story »