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src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blank-825-x-70-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blank-825-x-70-1.png 825w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blank-825-x-70-1-300x25.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blank-825-x-70-1-768x65.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 85vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;line-height: 1.2;text-align: center\"><strong>Senator Erica Harriss Helps Secure $100,000 State Grant for New <\/strong><br><strong>Madison County ETSB Building<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\"><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"32891\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Eric-Harriss-photo-1-804x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Eric-Harriss-photo-1-804x1024.jpeg 804w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Eric-Harriss-photo-1-236x300.jpeg 236w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Eric-Harriss-photo-1-768x978.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Eric-Harriss-photo-1.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 85vw, 804px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure 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acquisition of a new facility that will support operations of the Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB). &#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/senator-erica-harriss-helps-secure-100000-state-grant-for-new-madison-county-etsb-building\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the link to read the full article and to share.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenerativehealthandchiro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"32343\" 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https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lisas-dairy-bar-ad-banner-2026-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lisas-dairy-bar-ad-banner-2026-768x525.png 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lisas-dairy-bar-ad-banner-2026-1200x820.png 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lisas-dairy-bar-ad-banner-2026.png 1517w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 19px;text-align: center\"><strong>Granite City Native Passes Away After a Very Accomplished Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June 21, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gloria-McCutcheon-portrait-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32536 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gloria-McCutcheon-portrait-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gloria-McCutcheon-portrait-3-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 85vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-weight: normal\"><strong>Gloria Lucille (Caban) McCutcheon<\/strong>, a pioneering engineer and environmental advocate, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Brookfield, WI, at the age of 78.<br>\u00a0<br>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\u2019s 1965 class valedictorian.<br>\u00a0<br>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 \u201cBill\u201d McCutcheon; they married in August 1969.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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\u00a0&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/granite-city-native-passes-away-after-a-very-accomplished-life\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"32529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tap to read full article and to share.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>Kids Fair Brings Families Together at The Mill Events Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June 20, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" data-id=\"32512\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Erica-group-2026-1-1024x978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Erica-group-2026-1-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Erica-group-2026-1-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Erica-group-2026-1-768x733.jpg 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Erica-group-2026-1-1200x1146.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Erica-group-2026-1.jpg 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"738\" data-id=\"32513\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/crowd-inside-the-mill-1-1024x738.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/crowd-inside-the-mill-1-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/crowd-inside-the-mill-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/crowd-inside-the-mill-1-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/crowd-inside-the-mill-1-1536x1107.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/crowd-inside-the-mill-1-1200x865.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/crowd-inside-the-mill-1.jpg 1858w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 12px\"><em>Photo Credit, the Facebook of Erica Harriss<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">The Senator Erica Harriss Kids Fair, co\u2011hosted 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 &#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/kids-fair-brings-families-together-at-the-mill-events-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the link for more images and to read the entire article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.3;text-align: center\"><strong>Illinois American Water Seeks Yet Another Rate Increase for Water and Sewer Customers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June 19, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_19-6-2026_22470_images.search.yahoo_.com_-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_19-6-2026_22470_images.search.yahoo_.com_-1.jpeg 818w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_19-6-2026_22470_images.search.yahoo_.com_-1-300x139.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_19-6-2026_22470_images.search.yahoo_.com_-1-768x357.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 85vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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.<br><br>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&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/illinois-american-water-seeks-yet-another-rate-increase-for-water-and-sewer-customers\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"32360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tap to read full article and to share.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;line-height: 1.3;text-align: center\"><strong>Lane and Ramp Closures Begin Monday for Bridge Repairs Near Horseshoe Lake Road<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June 19, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lane-closure-graphic-1024x769.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lane-closure-graphic-1024x769.png 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lane-closure-graphic-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lane-closure-graphic-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lane-closure-graphic-1200x901.png 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lane-closure-graphic.png 1447w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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 &#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/lane-and-ramp-closures-begin-monday-for-bridge-repairs-near-horseshoe-lake-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the link to read the full article. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>\u201cThe Liberty Express\u201d: A Granite City Landmark Reborn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June 18, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"884\" data-id=\"32311\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-original-train-image-cropped-1-1024x884.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-original-train-image-cropped-1-1024x884.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-original-train-image-cropped-1-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-original-train-image-cropped-1-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-original-train-image-cropped-1-1200x1036.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-original-train-image-cropped-1.jpg 1434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"912\" data-id=\"32312\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-train-image-2-cropped-1-1024x912.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-train-image-2-cropped-1-1024x912.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-train-image-2-cropped-1-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-train-image-2-cropped-1-768x684.jpg 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-train-image-2-cropped-1-1200x1069.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mural-train-image-2-cropped-1.jpg 1439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">A familiar sight has come roaring back to life in downtown Granite City.\u00a0<em>The Liberty Express<\/em>, the beloved train mural that faces City Hall, has been fully restored \u2014 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\u00a0&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/the-liberty-express-a-granite-city-landmark-reborn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the link to read the full article and for more images.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>End of an Era: Gundaker Family Lists Historic Tri\u2011City Speedway for Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June, 15, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"32204\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/track-over-view-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/track-over-view-2-1.jpg 656w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/track-over-view-2-1-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 85vw, 656px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"505\" data-id=\"32205\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/track-for-sale-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/track-for-sale-2-1.jpg 806w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/track-for-sale-2-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/track-for-sale-2-1-768x481.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 85vw, 806px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">Tri-City Speedway, the long\u2011running 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\u00a0&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/end-of-an-era-gundaker-family-lists-historic-tricity-speedway-for-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the link to read the full article and to share.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_27-6-2025_0414_granitecitygossip.com_.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_27-6-2025_0414_granitecitygossip.com_.jpeg 998w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_27-6-2025_0414_granitecitygossip.com_-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_27-6-2025_0414_granitecitygossip.com_-768x255.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>Massive Sinkhole Opens Beneath I\u201170 Near the Dome, Inspectors Assess Structural Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June 13, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/broadway-and-70-exit-top-heading.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/broadway-and-70-exit-top-heading.jpeg 757w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/broadway-and-70-exit-top-heading-300x155.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 85vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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\u2019s busiest elevated highways.<br><br>New images from the scene show a deep collapse in the ground below the\u00a0&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/massive-sinkhole-opens-beneath-i70-near-the-dome-inspectors-assess-structural-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the link for more images and to read the entire article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>Caravan Rolls Into Granite City With a Texas\u2011Sized Challenge!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com,, June 11, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1014\" height=\"630\" data-id=\"32061\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_11-6-2026_15911_www.riversandroutes.com_-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_11-6-2026_15911_www.riversandroutes.com_-4.jpeg 1014w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_11-6-2026_15911_www.riversandroutes.com_-4-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_11-6-2026_15911_www.riversandroutes.com_-4-768x477.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"32062\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Steak-Challenger-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Steak-Challenger-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Steak-Challenger-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Steak-Challenger-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Steak-Challenger-1.png 1122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 85vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">Granite City is about to host a piece of Route 66 history, and it\u2019s happening right in The District. On Monday, June 22 from 4p.m. to 7 p.m., the It\u2019s Electric Neon Sign Park will welcome the Route 66 Caravan, traveling in partnership with First Alert 4 and the world\u2011famous Big Texan Steakhouse of Amarillo, Texas. Their mission: bring the legendary 72 oz. Steak Challenge to Granite City for one unforgettable evening.<br><br>This traveling event is making only select stops along the Mother Road, and Granite City is proudly one of them. A one\u2011of\u2011a\u2011kind eating challenge.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/caravan-rolls-into-granite-city-with-a-texas-sized-challenge\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"32043\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap here to read entire article and to share.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;line-height: 1.3;text-align: center\"><strong>Revity Credit Union Supports City Temple Food Pantry<\/strong><br><strong>With May Donation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June 8, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/revity-image-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/revity-image-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/revity-image-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/revity-image-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/revity-image-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/revity-image-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-weight: normal\">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\u2019s ongoing\u00a0<em>Jeans for Generations<\/em>\u00a0program.<br><br>Each month, Revity employees choose a local organization to\u00a0&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/revity-credit-union-supports-city-temple-food-pantry-with-may-donation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the link to read the entire article and to share. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;line-height: 1.3;text-align: center\"><strong>A Promising Route 66 Jeep Run Ends Quietly in Granite City,<\/strong><br><strong>Leaving Local Businesses Concerned<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June 7, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/event-image-3-cheerleaders-edited-1024x768-website-article.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/event-image-3-cheerleaders-edited-1024x768-website-article.png 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/event-image-3-cheerleaders-edited-1024x768-website-article-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/event-image-3-cheerleaders-edited-1024x768-website-article-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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 \u201cThe District\u201d would be buzzing with energy, vendors, great food offerings, and family-friendly attractions.<br><br>Instead, the event arrived with little more than the &#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/a-promising-route-66-jeep-run-ends-quietly-in-granite-city-leaving-local-businesses-concerned\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the link for more images and to read the full article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;line-height: 1.3;text-align: center\"><strong>Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department &amp; Granite City Firefighters Local 253 Awarded FY26 Small Equipment Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June 7, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" data-id=\"31941\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/OIP-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/OIP-1-1.jpg 220w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/OIP-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 85vw, 220px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"31942\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/661059706_951356900743944_292699080839785520_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/661059706_951356900743944_292699080839785520_n-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/661059706_951356900743944_292699080839785520_n-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/661059706_951356900743944_292699080839785520_n-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/661059706_951356900743944_292699080839785520_n-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>to $26,000 for items such as protective equipment, radios, hoses, and other mission\u2011critical tools that keep firefighters safe and effective.<br><br>Since its inception, the Small Equipment Grant Program has helped\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/long-lake-volunteer-fire-department-granite-city-firefighters-local-253-awarded-fy26-small-equipment-grants\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"31920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tap here to read full article and to share.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jeuveau-Flyer2024-768x644-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22347 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jeuveau-Flyer2024-768x644-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jeuveau-Flyer2024-768x644-1-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 85vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 21px;line-height: 1.1;text-align: center\">Crow&#8217;s feet?  Scowl lines?  Frown line or forehead wrinkles?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 18px;line-height: 1.5;text-align: center\">Look no further than <strong>Regenerative Health and Chiropractic, LTD<\/strong>, right here in Granite City.  Schedule a visit with <strong>Mariah today at 618-931-2050<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;line-height: 1.2;text-align: center\"><strong>Ameren Illinois Summer Electric Rate Takes Effect June 1<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>and What it Means for Our Community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px;line-height: 1\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, June 1, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-1-2026-02_17_52-PM-1-1024x486.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-1-2026-02_17_52-PM-1-1024x486.png 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-1-2026-02_17_52-PM-1-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-1-2026-02_17_52-PM-1-768x365.png 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-1-2026-02_17_52-PM-1-1536x729.png 1536w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-1-2026-02_17_52-PM-1-1200x570.png 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-1-2026-02_17_52-PM-1.png 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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.<br><br>According to the State of Illinois\u2019 Plug In Illinois Price to Compare page, the Ameren Illinois residential Price to Compare is now&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/ameren-illinois-summer-electric-rate-takes-effect-june-1\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"31780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tap here to read full article and to share.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>Once\u202fin\u202fa\u202f Blue\u202fMoon, Granite\u202fCity\u2019s Rare May\u202fSky\u202fShow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, May 31, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copilot_20260531_222043-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copilot_20260531_222043-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copilot_20260531_222043-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copilot_20260531_222043-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copilot_20260531_222043-1-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copilot_20260531_222043-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">Granite City gets its own little slice of sky\u2011magic tonight as May closes with a rare Blue Moon, the second full moon to rise this month. It\u2019s 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\u00a0&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/once-in-a-blue-moon-granite-citys-rare-may-sky-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the link to read the full article and to see more images.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>Families Are Traveling for a Taste of Retro Restaurants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com May 27, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" data-id=\"31666\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pizza-hut-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pizza-hut-2.jpg 720w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pizza-hut-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 85vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" data-id=\"31667\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pizza-carry-out-1-1024x661.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pizza-carry-out-1-1024x661.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pizza-carry-out-1-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pizza-carry-out-1-768x496.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pizza-carry-out-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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\u2011inspired restaurants that feel like stepping straight back into childhood.<br><br>For many guests, it\u2019s not just about pizza or burgers. It\u2019s about the\u00a0<em>experience<\/em>, the classic Pizza Hut we all grew up with, the red checkered tablecloths, the red plastic cups, the warm glow of\u00a0&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/families-are-traveling-for-a-taste-of-retro-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the link to read the full article and to see more images.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;line-height: 1.4;text-align: center\"><strong>Metro East Birth and Baby Brings Doula Support and<\/strong><br><strong>Perinatal Care\u00a0to Granite City Families<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px;line-height: 1\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, May 24, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"31600\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/block-image-for-doula-ad-Tia-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/block-image-for-doula-ad-Tia-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/block-image-for-doula-ad-Tia-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/block-image-for-doula-ad-Tia-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/block-image-for-doula-ad-Tia-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/block-image-for-doula-ad-Tia-1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/block-image-for-doula-ad-Tia-1.png 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"31601\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/doula-square-image-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/doula-square-image-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/doula-square-image-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/doula-square-image-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/doula-square-image-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/doula-square-image-1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/doula-square-image-1.png 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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.<br><br>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\u2019s Hospital in Belleville.<br><br>She had a wonderful, unmedicated birth and was able to advocate for her wishes and safety when a hospital resident\u2019s preference for an unnecessary\u00a0&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/metro-east-birth-and-baby-brings-doula-support-and-perinatal-care-to-granite-city-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap to read the full article and for more information about services.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>Permanent Daylight Saving Time Gains New Momentum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, May 22. 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/capitol-time-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/capitol-time-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/capitol-time-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/capitol-time-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/capitol-time-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/capitol-time-1-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/capitol-time-1.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">After years of public frustration with the twice\u2011a\u2011year 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\u00a0<em>Sunshine Protection Act<\/em>, a proposal aimed at ending the seasonal time shift once and for all.<br><br>Supporters say the idea has been circulating for decades, but only recently has it\u00a0&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/permanent-daylight-saving-time-gains-new-momentum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tap the link to read the full article and to share.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>Frohardt Students and Staff Step Up for Kids in Need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, May 22, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/703601137_1290563423234664_4880732146984465762_n-1-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/703601137_1290563423234664_4880732146984465762_n-1-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/703601137_1290563423234664_4880732146984465762_n-1-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/703601137_1290563423234664_4880732146984465762_n-1-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/703601137_1290563423234664_4880732146984465762_n-1-1536x1005.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/703601137_1290563423234664_4880732146984465762_n-1-1200x785.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/703601137_1290563423234664_4880732146984465762_n-1.jpg 1826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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.<br><br>It\u2019s always something special when kids step up to help other kids, and this <a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/frohardt-students-and-staff-step-up-for-kids-in-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tap the link to read the full article and to share.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>Message from the Madison County Board Chairman Chris Slusser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 14px\"><em>GraniteCityGossip.com, May 20, 2026, 7:42 pm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"207\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SlusserChris1996Web-Copy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31496 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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\u2019s sewer department, located in Mitchell and portions of Pontoon Beach.<br><br>So, I would like to briefly explain the process we\u2019re 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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/message-from-the-madison-county-board-chairman-chris-slusser\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"31488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Tap here to read full article and to share.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/archives-granitecitygossip-com-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Blank-825-x-100-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Blank-825-x-100-1.png 825w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Blank-825-x-100-1-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Blank-825-x-100-1-768x93.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 85vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Calendar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blank-850-x-85-copy-3.png\" alt=\"Granite City Community Calendar\" class=\"wp-image-27487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blank-850-x-85-copy-3.png 854w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blank-850-x-85-copy-3-300x31.png 300w, https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blank-850-x-85-copy-3-768x80.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<br><div data-tockify-calendar=\"granitecitygossip\" data-tockify-component=\"calendar\"><\/div><script type='text\/javascript'>if (window._tkf && window._tkf.loadDeclaredCalendars) {window._tkf.loadDeclaredCalendars();}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-family: Lato;font-weight: normal;font-size: 20px;text-align: center\"><strong>Call to set up an appointment today. 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