ST. LOUIS • Aldermen took a decisive step on Friday in a quest to remain an "NFL city" by granting approval to fund construction of what would be the city's second football stadium in less than two decades.
Months of heated debate and backroom dealing at City Hall ended with a vote of 17-10 for final passage.
The debate now moves from the dusty St. Louis aldermanic chambers to the posh hotel suites and executive offices of the NFL and its billionaire owners who will decide whether the St. Louis Rams can relocate to Los Angeles.