ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

Comparing Published Unemployment with Real Unemployment - How close are we to the Great Depression?
1.1 million of jobless market has given up causing a drop in the published unemployment rate. Take a look at the unemployment rate during the Great Depression and how it was calculated compared to today. How far away from that number are we today? And what is the real number when apples to apples?

Pet Adoption or Retail Puppy from Puppy Mill?
If you are shopping for a family pet, protesters in St. Peters, Missouri, are urging you to consider adoption first.

Bad News for Puppy Retailers in St. Peters, Missouri Animal lovers have been protesting the retail puppy stores in St. Peters, St. Charles and Chesterfield in an effort to ban bad breeding practices in Missouri. See Photos and Details, read full article.

Fun but Forgotten Movies Blockbuster Sells for $2.99
Ever rent a movie and watch it only to realize you saw it before? Here are some awesome all-star movies worth watching again that we bought at Blockbuster for just $2.99, each brand new. My teenagers had a great time watching these with us.

Fete De Glance in St. Charles, Missouri
Fete De Glance in St. Charles, Missouri, was a magnificent display of creative ice carved art including ice dragons, Disney characters and a brave attempt to create one of James Cameron's Avatars. See more than 45 photos of the event.

ASPEN WASTE FREEZES EMPLOYEE WAGES
No raise for employees of Aspen Waste, the most affordable disposal company that serves our area. Find out why they decided to Freeze Wage Increases this year and how much their drivers could stand to lose for the year.

CARPENTERS PICKET DOLLAR GENERAL FOR BAD BUSINESS PRACTICE
Carpenters picket outside of the Dollar General Store in St. Charles, Missouri urging patrons to shop elsewhere. Find out why...

BLACK FRIDAY at TOYSRUS in St. Peters, MO
Were you there? SEE VIDEO
Toys R Us was a huge hit this year with the launching of the zhu zhu pet. See what happened that night at Midnight.

FEW TIRE STORES ARE OPEN ON SUNDAY IN ST. CHARLES, MO
Make sure you have a spare. 2 Shops offer Sunday Service

24 HOUR FITNESS OFF ZUMBEHL RD
Great Customer Service and Awesome Facility that NEVER Closes.

JOANN FABRICS OF ST. PETERS, MO, TO RELOCATE NEXT YEAR
See Where new MASSIVE store will be.

SALON DE CHRISTE FEATURED HAIR DESIGNER
Shannon Creech is an awesome designer with specialized hair color training. She is an amazing person and does a great job in providing the cut and style you want. And the salon is very affordable for the service your receive.

DID YOU KNOW THE CITY OF ST. PETERS, MO PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH FREE INTERNET?
I couldn't believe it either, but they do, and they have since 2007. Find out where you can get FREE Internet in St. Peters.

STUFF TO DO IN JANUARY and STUFF TO DO IN DECEMBER (or any month for that matter)
Want a Great Family Fun Night? There are tons of things to do in St. Charles, St. Peters, O'Fallon and the surrounding areas of St. Charles, Missouri. There is something to do every day of the month, all year long, in fact.

MONSTER ENERGY DRINKS AT CHEAPEST PRICE
Monster Energy Drinks are Expensive, but if you are addicted to them like I am you will pay anything for them.
Find out where to get the most for your money in St. Charles/St. Peters, MO.