4 metro-east businesses make moves. Here's what to know

Four metro-east businesses have recently made moves you should know about.

1. In Swansea, a former CVS is transforming into a gas station with a fast-food chain inside. An opening date has not yet been announced.

2. In Granite City, Teri’s Route 66 Diner relocated to a more central location, maintaining its nostalgic ambiance.

3. Downtown Belleville's Big Daddy’s 618 reopens after renovations. The business is eager to unveil a new deli alongside traditional offerings.

4. In Fairview Heights, a new venue named Let’s Paint invites creativity with painting parties and other activities.

Read more in the stories below:

NO. 1: METRO-EAST RESTAURANT OWNER MOVES DINER’S ROUTE 66 VIBE TO A NEW LOCATION

An established eatery reopened this week at its new location closer to the heart of Granite City. | Published August 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jennifer Green

NO. 2: A DOWNTOWN BELLEVILLE BUSINESS REOPENS. ITS NEW KITCHEN WILL SOON FOLLOW

After closing at the end of March to undergo a renovation at its downtown Belleville site, Big Daddy’s 618 is open again. | Published August 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jennifer Green

NO. 3: GET YOUR PAINT PARTY ON AT A NEW FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS BUSINESS

If you’re looking for a new activity in the Fairview Heights area, check out Let’s Paint, the new place where creativity meets entertainment. | Published August 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jennifer Green

NO. 4: FORMER SWANSEA CVS GETTING MAKEOVER FOR NEW BUSINESS. HERE ARE THE DETAILS

Ongoing activity at a former CVS location at 1803 N. | Published August 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jennifer Green

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