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Firefighters Bring Safety & Smiles to Granite City Preschool
GraniteCityGossip.com, October 2, 2025
On Tuesday, September 30, Granite City Firefighters Logan, Andrew, Eric and Dave paid a special visit to the Granite City Park District Preschool at the Brown Rec Center, turning an ordinary…tap to read entire article, additional photo and to share.
Illinois American Water Acquires Madison’s Wastewater System
for $3M – Metro East Utility Consolidation Continues Amid Infrastructure Challenges
GraniteCityGossip.com, October 1, 2025
In a move that continues reshaping water and wastewater services across the Metro East, the City of Madison has sold its wastewater system to Illinois American Water for $3 million. The acquisition adds approximately 1,500 …tap here to read entire article and to share.
Granite City’s Christina Darin Featured in VoyageSTL’s “Hidden Gems”
GraniteCityGossip.com October 1, 2025
Granite City is beaming with pride as Christina Darin, founder of Regenerative Health and Chiropractic, LLC, is featured in the latest edition of VoyageSTL Magazine. The digital publication, known for…Tap the link for the full article and to share.
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Music & Community Spirit
Granite City Community Concert & Swing Band Launches
Fall Concert Series
GraniteCityGossip.com, October 1, 2025
Granite City’s beloved Community Concert & Swing Band is back for its 38th season, bringing toe-tapping swing, timeless classics, and holiday cheer to audiences across the region. This all volunteer ensemble has become a cherished…tap here to read the full article.
Wheel of Fortune Rolls into the St. Louis Area and Locals Can Audition!
GraniteCityGossip.com October 1, 2025
Get ready to spin the wheel, Metro East! The iconic game show Wheel of Fortune is coming to the St. Louis area as part of its national Wheel of Fortune Live tour, and Granite City residents have a chance to audition for the real thing…Tap the link to read the full article and to share.
Coal Revival Plan Could Impact Metro East Energy Landscape
GraniteCityGossip.com September 30, 2025
he Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping initiative to revive the U.S. coal industry, opening 13.1 million acres of federal land for coal mining and investing $625 million to modernize coal-fired power plants. The plan, announced by…Tap the link to read the full article and to share.
Granite City Celebrates Halloween All October Long
GraniteCityGossip.com September 29, 2025
In Granite City, Halloween isn’t just a day, it’s a month-long celebration filled with creativity, community, and spooky fun. While the traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating may not be as widespread as it once was, when costumed children roamed entire neighborhoods collecting…Tap the link to read the entire article and to share.
Granite City Seniors Raise Over $4,400 for TWIGS Through Quilt Bingo Fundraiser
GraniteCityGossip.com, September 28, 2025
Granite City’s senior community continues to prove that generosity and civic pride are alive and well. On August 23, the Granite City Senior Social Club, in partnership with Church Women United, hosted a lively Quilt Bingo fundraiser at the Granite City Township Hall. The result? A remarkable…tap here to read full article and to share.
When Will Leaf Peeping Season Arrive in Granite City?
GraniteCityGossip.com, September 27, 2025
Soon the days will grow crisp, and the days are already growing shorter, Granite City residents are watching the treetops for signs of autumn’s arrival. This year’s fall foliage forecast suggests a slightly delayed but vivid season, with peak color expected in late October across Madison County.
According to the Illinois Fall Foliage Map, leaves in southern and southwestern Illinois—including Granite City…tap to read full article and to share.
Granite City Township Seniors Enjoy a Memorable Day
in Springfield
GraniteCityGossip.com, September 26, 2025
Granite City Township once again proved its commitment to enriching the lives of our senior residents with a well-organized and joy-filled trip to Springfield, Illinois. From the moment the bus departed…tap to read entire article, for additional photos and to share.
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Mayor Parkinson Urges Federal Action to Secure Future of
Granite City Steel Works
GraniteCityGossip.com September 25, 2025
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s intervention to halt the closure of the U.S. Steel Works plant in Granite City, Mayor Mike Parkinson is pressing forward with a bold appeal for long-term…Tap to read the full article and to share.
From Sky to Schoolyard, ARCH Nurse Danica Mainridge Inspires Granite City
GraniteCityGossip.com, September 24, 2025
Granite City got a close-up look at lifesaving aviation on Tuesday, September 23, as ARCH Air Medical Service flight nurse Danica Mainridge visited the Granite City Rotary Club and later participated in a helicopter landing demonstration near Maryville Elementary School.
Speaking to Rotary members, Mainridge shared her experiences as a critical care nurse aboard ARCH…tap here to read entire article, for additional photo and to share.
Granite City Works: A Victory for American Steel and Working Families
By State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik
Press Release September 23, 2025
Granite City has always been a steel town. Its factories and workers are the heartbeat of our community – providing strong union jobs that support families and fuel the local economy. That’s why the recent decision to…Tap to read the entire press release and to share.
Craft Show & BBQ Brings Community Together to Support Granite City’s Oldest Landmark
GraniteCityGossip.com, September 22, 2025
On Saturday, September 20, the Old Six Mile Historical Society hosted a lively Craft Show and BBQ fundraiser to benefit the Old Six Mile Museum, located inside the historic Emmert-Zippel House at 3279 Maryville Road. The event drew neighbors, volunteers, and history lovers for a day filled with food, music, and hometown pride.
Guests enjoyed pork steaks, bratwurst, and a wide variety of homemade desserts, all served by dedicated society volunteers and featured local...tap here to read entire article and for additional pictures.
Remembering the Grants Department Store and the Giant Slide
GraniteCityGossip.com September 22, 2025
There was a time when the Nameoki Village Shopping Center was more than just a place to run errands, it was the heartbeat of Granite City. On any given afternoon in the 1970s, the parking lot buzzed with families, teenagers, and shoppers …Tap to read the full article and to share.
Trump Blocks Shutdown of Granite City Works Steel Facility
GraniteCityGossip.com September 20, 2025
U.S. Steel will continue supplying steel slabs to its Granite City Works facility after President Donald Trump used federal authority to block the planned shutdown. The decision follows U.S. Steel’s earlier announcement to halt slab processing at Granite City by the end of October. Tap to read the full article and to share.
U.S. Steel Will Resume Slab Processing
GraniteCityGossip.com, September 19, 2025
U.S. Steel will resume slab processing at its Granite City Works facility, reversing a decision made earlier this month to halt operations. The company confirmed it will continue supplying slabs to Granite City, though no timeline was provided for…Tap to read the full article and to share.
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Help Is Here! Madison County Launches Energy Assistance Program Starting October 1
GraniteCityGossip.com, September 15, 2025
As cooler weather approaches, Madison County Community Development is stepping up to support residents with rising energy costs. Beginning October 1, 2025, applications will open…tap here to read entire article and to share.
Echoes of the Blue Pool, A Hidden Chapter in Granite City’s Youth
GraniteCityGossip.com, September 15, 2025
As summer begins its winddown, it reminds us of a time before smartphones and social media, before GPS and Google Maps, there was a place whispered about among Granite City teens, teens looking for something to do on a hot summer evening, a place that felt secret, sacred, and just a little bit forbidden. It was called the Blue Pool, tap here to read full article, for additional images and to share.
Climbing for Courage, Mitchell Junior Firefighters Honor 9/11 Heroes at Cahokia Mounds
GraniteCcityGossip.com, September 14, 2025
On the evening of September 11, the junior firefighters of the Mitchell Fire Department took part in a powerful act of remembrance, participating in the Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the historic Cahokia Mounds. This solemn event, held each year across the country, honors the 343 firefighters and thousands of others who lost their lives during the attacks on September 11, 2001. Tap here to read full article, for additional photos and to share.
Did President Trump Intervene to Keep Granite City Works Open?
Commerce Secretary Unclear
GraniteCityGossip.com, September 13, 2025
In a development that’s sparking renewed hope across Granite City, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed in a CNBC interview that President Donald Trump personally intervened to prevent the full closure of Granite City Works. Tap here to read entire article and to share.
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