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In The Lou – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Very sunny with scorching hot temperatures expected midday.
High: 95° | Low: 76°
Rain: 15%
Humidity: 56%
Winds: 8 mph
Max UV Index: 9.2 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:37 a.m. | Sunset: 8:29 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
💦 Boil Water Advisory – St. Louis County: A boil water advisory is in effect through Thursday morning for parts of Overland, St. Ann, Woodson Terrace, and St. John following a water main break in Breckenridge Hills. Residents should boil water for at least 3 minutes before drinking or cooking.
🏬 Nordstrom Closing at St. Louis Galleria: Nordstrom will close its St. Louis Galleria location on August 24, 2025, due to declining revenue and lease non-renewal. A Dick’s Sporting Goods is expected to move into the space, and 135 employees are affected by the closure.
🎶 St. Louis Blues Unveil New Look: The St. Louis Blues have launched a bold brand refresh with new primary jerseys inspired by their 1967 roots and a simplified Blue Note logo. The redesign includes updated fonts, logos, and a return to fan-favorite colors based on overwhelming community feedback.
🇺🇸 City Museum to Open ‘Labyrinth’ Exhibit July 4: City Museum will debut its largest fourth-floor installation yet—“Labyrinth”—on July 4, featuring an immersive, two-story slide and maze made from repurposed local artifacts. The exhibit will open in phases, with exclusive early access for member pass holders.
🍔 Food Truck Park Coming to Frenchtown, St. Charles: A retro-themed food truck park called Bench Racers is coming to St. Charles' Frenchtown district, set in a restored 1940s Texaco gas station. With live music, barbecue, and a dog-friendly vibe, the space is slated for soft openings this fall and full weekend operations next spring.
⚾ Sports
MLB: Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium | 6:45 p.m. | Get tickets here. (Game 2 of 4)
Frontier League: Evansville Otters @ Gateway Grizzlies at Arenal BG Ballpark | 6:30 p.m. | Tickets here.
🎟️ Events Today
Skee-Ball Tournament | Up-Down STL | 6:30 p.m. | More info here.
See STL: Gay Liberation in the Gateway City | Missouri History Museum | 6:00 p.m. | More info here.
Trivia Night | Chesterfield Amphitheather | 6:00 p.m. | More info here.
Karaoke | The Hidden Gem | 8:00 p.m. | More info here.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Asleep at the Wheel | City Winery of St. Louis | 7:30 p.m. | Free | More info here.
Cake (Night 1) | The Factory | Doors open 7:00 p.m. | Get tickets and more info here.
Dispatch | Saint Louis Music Park | 7:00 p.m. | Get tickets here.
Being Dead | Off Broadway | Doors open 7:00 p.m. | More info here.
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.62 at Murphy USA | 105 E. Hwy 47 Troy, MO
📜 This Day in History
1812 – French Emperor Napoleon—who had massed his troops in Poland in the spring to intimidate Russian Tsar Alexander I—and 600,000 troops of his Grand Army launched an ill-fated invasion of Russia.
1987 – Football (soccer) player Lionel Messi, one of the game's premier players, was born in Argentina.
2022 - In Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (1973), ending the constitutional right to an abortion.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – June 24
Sam Scarber (1949): an actor and former American football fullback in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers.
Brock Olivo (1976): a football coach and former player who is a special teams analyst for the Missouri Tigers football team
Richard C. Dillon (1877): an American entrepreneur, politician and the eighth governor of New Mexico. He held the governor's office from January 1, 1927, to January 1, 1931.
National Day's - June 24
🎗️ National Patch Day: Encourages people to send patches as tokens of love and support to children facing illness, loss, or emotional challenges, reminding them they’re not alone on their journey.
🥪 National Take Back the Lunch Break Day: Promotes better workplace well-being by encouraging employees to step away from their desks, recharge, and enjoy a real lunch break for improved happiness and productivity.
🍪 National Pralines Day: Celebrates the nutty confection that originated in France and became a Southern favorite in the U.S.—perfect for indulging your sweet tooth with a hint of tradition