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1 week ago | 
bnd.com | Jennifer Green
The American Legion Post 937, located at 102 N. Main St. in Smithton, has seen many businesses come and go over the years. Previous proprietors for the bar and/or kitchen include Mikey’s Pub, Mr. BBQ’s Rib Shack, Schmitty’s Bar & Grill, Ela’s Gasthaus, Opie’s Sports Bar and multiple others. Today it’s known as The Roost Bar & Grill and is owned by Terra Smith and Dave Reuter. The couple acquired the bar from the owners of the site’s last business, CJ’s Pub & Grill, in mid-September.
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1 week ago | 
bnd.com | Jennifer Green
Some of you may have noticed new signs at 400 S. Illinois St. in Belleville. In case you haven’t, La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant is coming soon to the former Mariachi’s, which closed in November. A commercial occupancy permit for the location was submitted to the city, according to Cliff Cross, economic development, planning and zoning director for Belleville. I don’t have much more than that at the moment, but I’ll share more details when I have the info.
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2 weeks ago | 
bnd.com | Jennifer Green
Ah, spring. After the long winter months I always find it refreshing to see the activity that comes with warmer weather, like flowers blooming, tree leaves and blossoms making appearances, and business activity progressing throughout the community. Subtle segue, I know, but many things are happening.
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3 weeks ago | 
bnd.com | Jennifer Green
As the BND continues to monitor prices for food staples at five St. Clair County grocery stores, new and additional information regarding food costs will be provided as questions arise. After posting the initial Price Check story, one reader sent an email to the BND stating that in the same week, there was a $1 price difference for eggs between Aldi stores in Belleville and Swansea and asked why that might be.
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4 weeks ago | 
bnd.com | Jennifer Green
In case you missed it, the new MERS Goodwill store at 106 Auto Court in O'Fallon opened this month, marking the occasion with a March 13 ribbon cutting and grand opening. As the O'Fallon store prepared to open, the store at 125 Commerce Lane in Fairview Heights went through a transition, according to Kim Scott, senior director of communications at MERS Goodwill.
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1 month ago | 
bnd.com | Jennifer Green
Golf Galaxy's new 21,000-square-foot store at 6617 N. Illinois St. is open and ready to provide everything an avid golfer needs. The store is filled with golf gear, accessories, shoes and apparel for men and women of all ages. One corner at the front end of the store has a putting green to test the wide selection of clubs. You can also get golf lessons, custom club fitting and your club repaired at Golf Galazy. There are equipment trade-in options, golf simulator rental and more.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Jennifer Green
Golf Galaxy’s new 21,000-square-foot store at 6617 N. Illinois St. is open and ready to provide everything an avid golfer needs. The store is filled with golf gear, accessories, shoes and apparel for men and women of all ages. A view of the men’s golf apparel at Golf Galaxy in Fairview HeightsSelection of clubs and golf bagsOne corner at the front end of the store has a putting green to test the wide selection of clubs.
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1 month ago | 
bnd.com | Meredith Howard |Jennifer Green
As prices for essentials continue to rise, we at the News-Democrat thought it would be useful to monitor the costs of common grocery items at different area stores to provide you with week-to-week comparisons. Food costs have risen by 2.6% in the last 12 months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Restaurant prices have risen by 3.7%, while the inflation rate for groceries is 1.9% over the last year.
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1 month ago | 
bnd.com | Jennifer Green
A roadside produce stand that opened last April in Caseyville has a new home in Collinsville. Mike & Sarah’s Produce now has a brick-and-mortar location at 116 N. Bluff Road, where owners Mike Freukes and Sarah Sadtler offer an amazing variety of fresh fruits and veggies. I’m talking about more than enough beautiful fruit to outfit an army in Carmen Miranda-style hats. It’s glorious. The store officially opened Friday, March 14.
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1 month ago | 
bnd.com | Jennifer Green
Plans to construct a Plaza Tire Service at 218 Lincoln Highway in Fairiview Heights officially started this week with the demolition of the Long John Silver's building. Fencing circled the property and heavy equipment was lined up in the lot while workers mounted the roof to prepare the structure to come down. Demolition began Thursday, though slowly due to high winds, said Dallas Alley, land use and development director for Fairview Heights.
