In The Lou – Monday, July 28, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Mixed clouds and sun this morning. Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon.
High: 96° | Low: 76°
Rain: 56%
Humidity: 58%
Winds: 8 mph
Max UV Index: 8.9 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:59 a.m. | Sunset: 8:15 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
✈️ Boeing Workers Reject Contract, Strike Looms: More than 3,200 union workers at Boeing’s St. Louis-area fighter jet plants overwhelmingly rejected a contract offer despite a 20% wage increase, setting the stage for a strike beginning Aug. 4. Union leaders called the proposal historic, but members said it failed to meet their priorities.
🏠 Habitat for Humanity Hosts Free Homeownership Workshops: Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County kicks off its annual Home Buyer Readiness Program this week, offering free financial coaching and personal guidance to aspiring homeowners. The four-part workshop series is open to all and covers savings, credit repair, and mortgage prep.
🥵 Brutal Heat Wave Bakes St. Louis Region: An extreme heat warning remains in effect through Tuesday, with dangerous heat index values reaching up to 115 degrees across Missouri and Illinois counties. Relief is expected by midweek, but experts warn the unrelenting heat and humidity will continue to strain residents and infrastructure.
⚾ McGreevy Struggles, Cardinals Routed by Padres: Michael McGreevy gave up seven runs in a rough start as the Cardinals fell 9–2 to the Padres and split the four-game series. Alec Burleson’s two-run homer was the lone offensive highlight as St. Louis dropped to just one game above .500 ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Stephen Kellogg's Old Friends Tour ft. Will Hoge – Blue Strawberry | 7:00 PM
Full Stride w/ Identity Crisis, Self Abuse, Volition, Worldview – The Sinkhole | 6:00 PM
🎟️ Events
Comedy Shipwreck Open Mic, $1 Hamm's Mondays – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
School Night – The Improv Shop | 7:00 PM
Love Island Watch Party! – Tin Roof: A Live Music Joint | 8:00 PM
⚾ Sports
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins – Busch Stadium | 6:45 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.66 at Murphy USA | 620 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
📜 This Day in History
💥 1914 – World War I Begins: Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, triggering a chain reaction of alliances and hostilities that ignited World War I.
🌎 1868 – Fourteenth Amendment Enacted: The U.S. Constitution's Fourteenth Amendment, granting citizenship and equal legal rights to formerly enslaved people, officially went into effect, reshaping American civil rights.
🌍 1976 – Tangshan Earthquake Devastates China: A massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Tangshan, killing over 240,000 people in one of the deadliest natural disasters of the 20th century.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – July 28
Edward M. Rice (1960) – A Catholic bishop from St. Louis, Rice has served the Church in various leadership roles, known for his pastoral work, dedication to education, and commitment to faith-based community outreach.
National Day's - July 28
🌊 National Waterpark Day – This day honors the thrills, fun, and family memories made at waterparks across the country.
🐎 Buffalo Soldiers Day – Recognizes the legacy of the Black U.S. Army regiments formed after the Civil War, honoring their service, bravery, and contributions to American military history.
🍫 National Milk Chocolate Day – A tribute to the smooth, creamy treat that is enjoyed by chocolate lovers everywhere.