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End of an Era: Gundaker Family Lists Historic Tri‑City Speedway for Sale
GraniteCityGossip.com June, 15, 2026
Tri-City Speedway, the long‑running Granite City motorsports venue operated by Kevin and Tammy Gundaker, has been officially put up for sale. The announcement came from their son, Trevor Gundaker, who shared the …Tap the link to read the full article and to share.
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Massive Sinkhole Opens Beneath I‑70 Near the Dome, Inspectors Assess Structural Risk
GraniteCityGossip.com June 13, 2026
A large sinkhole has opened beneath Interstate 70 at Broadway near the Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis, creating a potentially dangerous situation directly under one of the region’s busiest elevated highways.
New images from the scene show a deep collapse in the ground below the …Tap the link for more images and to read the entire article.
Caravan Rolls Into Granite City With a Texas‑Sized Challenge!
GraniteCityGossip.com, June 11, 2026
Granite City is about to host a piece of Route 66 history, and it’s happening right in The District. On Monday, June 22 from 4p.m. to 7 p.m., the It’s Electric Neon Sign Park will welcome the Route 66 Caravan, traveling in partnership with First Alert 4 and the world‑famous Big Texan Steakhouse of Amarillo, Texas. Their mission: bring the legendary 72 oz. Steak Challenge to Granite City for one unforgettable evening.
This traveling event is making only select stops along the Mother Road, and Granite City is proudly one of them. A one‑of‑a‑kind eating challenge. Tap here to read entire article and to share.
Revity Credit Union Supports City Temple Food Pantry
With May Donation
GraniteCityGossip.com June 8, 2026
In May, Revity Credit Union employees once again demonstrated their commitment to the community by raising $1,450 for the City Temple Food Pantry through the credit union’s ongoing Jeans for Generations program.
Each month, Revity employees choose a local organization to …Tap the link to read the entire article and to share.
A Promising Route 66 Jeep Run Ends Quietly in Granite City,
Leaving Local Businesses Concerned
GraniteCityGossip.com, June 7, 2026
Granite City had the rare chance this weekend to shine as the final destination for a highly anticipated Route 66 Jeep Run, an event promoted as an evening of celebration, activity, and community from 5 to 11 PM. With more than 300 Jeeps expected to roll into town, many residents and business owners assumed “The District” would be buzzing with energy, vendors, great food offerings, and family-friendly attractions.
Instead, the event arrived with little more than the …Tap the link for more images and to read the full article.
Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department & Granite City Firefighters Local 253 Awarded FY26 Small Equipment Grants
GraniteCityGossip.com, June 7, 2026
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced its FY26 Small Equipment Grant recipients, awarding $6 million statewide to help fire departments and EMS providers purchase essential tools and gear they might otherwise struggle to afford. The program, created to support departments facing financial hardship, provides grants of up to $26,000 for items such as protective equipment, radios, hoses, and other mission‑critical tools that keep firefighters safe and effective.
Since its inception, the Small Equipment Grant Program has helped tap here to read full article and to share.
Ameren Illinois Summer Electric Rate Takes Effect June 1 and What it Means for Our Community
GraniteCityGossip.com, June 1, 2026
Ameren Illinois residential electric customers who receive their electric supply through Ameren will see a higher summer electric supply comparison rate beginning today, June 1, 2026.
According to the State of Illinois’ Plug In Illinois Price to Compare page, the Ameren Illinois residential Price to Compare is now…tap here to read full article and to share.
Once in a Blue Moon, Granite City’s Rare May Sky Show
GraniteCityGossip.com, May 31, 2026
Granite City gets its own little slice of sky‑magic tonight as May closes with a rare Blue Moon, the second full moon to rise this month. It’s the kind of celestial bonus round that only shows up every few years, which is why people lean out their back doors or pause on their porches just to take it in. This one also happens to be a micromoon, sitting a little farther from Earth than usual, giving it a …Tap the link to read the full article and to see more images.
Families Are Traveling for a Taste of Retro Restaurants
GraniteCityGossip.com May 27, 2026
In a world that seems to have traded color for convenience, families are hitting the road, sometimes crossing county lines, sometimes crossing state lines, just to experience something wonderfully familiar: retro‑inspired restaurants that feel like stepping straight back into childhood.
For many guests, it’s not just about pizza or burgers. It’s about the experience, the classic Pizza Hut we all grew up with, the red checkered tablecloths, the red plastic cups, the warm glow of …Tap the link to read the full article and to see more images.
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Metro East Birth and Baby Brings Doula Support and
Perinatal Care to Granite City Families
GraniteCityGossip.com, May 24, 2026
Metro East Birth and Baby is setting out to improve birth outcomes and reduce birth trauma for Granite City area families by providing childbirth education, doula support, and more.
Tia Wente, founder of Metro East Birth and Baby, has a passion for helping families have stress-free pregnancies, better birth experiences, and better outcomes for moms and babies. In 2010, Tia was lucky enough to work with a doula through a special program at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville.
She had a wonderful, unmedicated birth and was able to advocate for her wishes and safety when a hospital resident’s preference for an unnecessary …Tap to read the full article and for more information about services.
Permanent Daylight Saving Time Gains New Momentum
GraniteCityGossip.com, May 22. 2026
After years of public frustration with the twice‑a‑year clock change, the push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent is finally getting the national attention many Americans have been asking for. This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee advanced legislation that includes the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal aimed at ending the seasonal time shift once and for all.
Supporters say the idea has been circulating for decades, but only recently has it …tap the link to read the full article and to share.
Frohardt Students and Staff Step Up for Kids in Need
GraniteCityGossip.com, May 22, 2026
The students and staff of Frohardt School once again supporting the communities ongoing efforts to make sure every child has access to food. Their generosity and teamwork remind everyone what community truly means.
It’s always something special when kids step up to help other kids, and this tap the link to read the full article and to share.
Message from the Madison County Board Chairman Chris Slusser
GraniteCityGossip.com, May 20, 2026, 7:42 pm
There has been a lot of false information circulating about a potential sale of the sewer department, mainly by an individual who is clearly putting his own political self-interests ahead of the best interest of the 5200 customers of Madison County’s sewer department, located in Mitchell and portions of Pontoon Beach.
So, I would like to briefly explain the process we’re going through. A little more than a year ago, representatives from Illinois American Water approached the County Administrator and me about the possibility of acquiring our sewer department (sometimes referred to as SSA#1). I had never thought about it before or if it was even a possibility. However, as County Board Chairman, I have the fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers of this county to at least listen and entertain any potential offers.
After a year-long process, where I interacted with Illinois American Water a handful of times, they recently presented us with an offer and a contract. Tap here to read full article and to share.
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