Rich Dinkela produced this video that takes an in-depth look at the long-closed MacArthur Bridge that connects East St. Louis, Ill., to St. Louis and served as an early alignment of Route 66. The bridge also has been called the St. Louis Municipal Bridge or Free Bridge. The bridge has been fenced off and part … Continue reading A closer look at the MacArthur Bridge
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Pontiac bed-and-breakfast wins third straight national honor
Three Roses Bed and Breakfast in Pontiac, Ill., won a Guest Favorite Award from BnBFinder.com for the third straight year, according to a news release from Pontiac Tourism. It's the fourth such honor overall for Three Roses, having won in 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2013. According to the release: “Innkeeper Sharon Hansen received high praise from … Continue reading Pontiac bed-and-breakfast wins third straight national honor
A closer look at the Stan Musial Bridge
Those of you who have traveled Route 66 in the St. Louis area probably noticed construction of the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge that will carry Interstate 70 over the Mississippi River. The unique cable-suspension design makes it hard to miss. Rich Dinkela takes you behind the scenes on the bridge itself, where workers were … Continue reading A closer look at the Stan Musial Bridge