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Madison County trio completes Certified Court Manager training
Circuit clerk, chief deputy circuit clerk and trial court administrator earn nationally recognized credentials
Trial Court Administrator Ryan Anderson (left), Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae (center) and Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Missy Bickmore display their Certified Court Manager credentials during a June 26 graduation ceremony at the Illinois Supreme Court. The trio completed the nationally recognized leadership program through the Illinois Judicial College and the National Center for State Courts’ Institute for Court Management.
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Eye Thrive’s 2026 Summer Tour Brings Free Vision Care to Granite City on July 27th
GraniteCityGossip.com, June 28, 2026
Granite City families will have an important opportunity this summer when Eye Thrive, a St. Louis–based mobile vision program, arrives on Saturday, July 27th as part of its 2026 Summer Tour. The visit will bring free eye exams, free glasses, and on‑site lens manufacturing directly to local children who need them most.
Eye Thrive is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers to vision care for children. Their bright blue Mobile Vision Clinic travels throughout the region each summer, stopping in communities where access to eye care is limited or cost‑prohibitive. Granite City’s inclusion on this year’s tour means local families can receive services that often cost hundreds of dollars, at absolutely no charge.
Eye Thrive’s mobile clinic is fully equipped with:
Comprehensive eye exams performed by licensed optometrists
On‑site glasses manufacturing, allowing children to receive their new glasses the same day
Vision screenings for early detection of eye conditions
Replacement glasses for children who have lost or broken their pair…tap to read entire article and to share.
Senator Erica Harriss Helps Secure $100,000 State Grant for New
Madison County ETSB Building
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State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is proud to announce a $100,000 state grant to assist Madison County with the acquisition of a new facility that will support operations of the Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB). …Tap the link to read the full article and to share.
Granite City Native Passes Away After a Very Accomplished Life
GraniteCityGossip.com, June 21, 2026
Gloria Lucille (Caban) McCutcheon, a pioneering engineer and environmental advocate, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Brookfield, WI, at the age of 78.
Born on July 18, 1947, in Granite City, IL, Gloria was the daughter of Paul Jr., a steelworker, and Lucille (Shable) Caban, a school secretary. She was Granite City High School’s 1965 class valedictorian.
Gloria studied Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of IL, Urbana-Champaign, earning B.S. (1969) and M.S (1970) degrees at a time when there were very few women in the engineering professions. While at the University of IL, she met graduate student William “Bill” McCutcheon; they married in August 1969.
In fall 1970, Gloria began her career with the WI Department of Natural Resources (DNR), where she became the first woman engineer hired by the agency. Starting as a …tap to read full article and to share.
Kids Fair Brings Families Together at The Mill Events Center
GraniteCityGossip.com, June 20, 2026
Photo Credit, the Facebook of Erica Harriss
The Senator Erica Harriss Kids Fair, co‑hosted with State Representative Amy Elik, brought a lively crowd to The Mill Events Center in Granite City as families gathered for an afternoon of fun, learning, and community connection. The turnout was strong, with parents, grandparents, and kids filling the venue to enjoy …Tap the link for more images and to read the entire article.
Illinois American Water Seeks Yet Another Rate Increase for Water and Sewer Customers
GraniteCityGossip.com, June 19, 2026
Illinois American Water has filed a new request with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking approval to raise water and wastewater rates for customers across the state.
The case is listed with the ICC as Docket No. P2026-0127. According to the ICC docket, the case involves a proposed rate increase for water and sewer service, with tariffs filed by Illinois American Water…tap to read full article and to share.
Lane and Ramp Closures Begin Monday for Bridge Repairs Near Horseshoe Lake Road
GraniteCityGossip.com, June 19, 2026
Beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 22, the Illinois Department of Transportation will close multiple lanes and ramps along Interstate 255 near Horseshoe Lake Road, affecting both directions of travel between mile markers 25 and 28 near Collinsville. The closures include: Two right lanes on northbound and …Tap the link to read the full article.
“The Liberty Express”: A Granite City Landmark Reborn
GraniteCityGossip.com, June 18, 2026
A familiar sight has come roaring back to life in downtown Granite City. The Liberty Express, the beloved train mural that faces City Hall, has been fully restored — not replaced, not reimagined, but respectfully reborn. Originally painted in 1993, the mural had become a quiet ghost of its former self as decades of …Tap the link to read the full article and for more images.
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.
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.
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.
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