🌱 How a proposed data center is stirring debate at City Hall
Granite City, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Granite City! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a proposed data center is stirring debate at City Hall
- See how Evercare of Granite City ranks among county nursing homes
Also on today's calendar: MEDITATION AND YOGA WITH MANDY and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
- Sunday: Couple of showers, t-storms, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Residents Allege Discussions with Data Center Developers Occurred without City Council Members present (collinsvilledailynews.com) — Granite City residents are pressing city leaders for transparency after learning a proposed data center site plan near Casmir Skubish Parkway was reviewed before any public council discussion. At the June 2 meeting, alderpersons confirmed the review timeline while residents raised concerns about infrastructure, utilities, and property values. The council also approved demolitions, fire department hires, and redevelopment steps including plans for the downtown Lascelles building. 
• Nexus at Alton tops Madison County nursing homes in size during first quarter of 2026 (metroeastsun.com) — Madison County’s largest nursing home this year is Nexus at Alton, but the CMS data also show Evercare of Granite City operating with a low 1-out-of-5 overall rating. The report ranks 17 county facilities by size and quality, highlighting fines, penalties, and the growing need for long-term care as the senior population rises. Local families can compare options across nearby towns.
📸 Around Granite City
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★ Featured events ★
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Teen/Tween Seed Bombs →
Six Mile Regional Library District, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City
5:30 pm
Wednesday June 10
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Other local events
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Friends of the Library Annual Book Fair/Sale 9 AM-Noon
Six Mile Regional Library District Wilson Park Ice Rink, 2900 Benton St, Granite City, IL 62040 -
Community Resale Event Hosted by the Foundation
Woodland Ccsd 50 Woodland Middle School, 7000 W Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031\
9:00 am -
Earn-A Bike Class!
Six Mile Regional Library District 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL 62040
1:00 pm -
Village of Pontoon Beach Board Meeting →
Village of Pontoon Beach Village Administration Office - 1 Regency Pkwy Pontoon Beach IL
6:00 pm -
OPTIONAL: In-Person Registration Assistance
Woodland Ccsd 50 Woodland Middle School, 7000 W Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031\
8:00 am -
MEDITATION AND YOGA WITH MANDY →
Six Mile Regional Library District, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite City
9:00 am -
Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers
Six Mile Regional Library District , 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite Cit
10:00 am
Saturday June 6
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Friday June 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Moms Meet Up
Six Mile Regional Library District 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL 62040
10:00 am -
Parent Tot Time
City of Collinsville Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, Illinois 62
10:00 am -
Motherhood Support Groups
Six Mile Regional Library District 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL 62040
10:00 am -
Metro East Literacy Project Summer Book Giveaway
Six Mile Regional Library District The Mill Events, 1311 20th St, Granite City, IL 62040, USA
2:00 pm
Friday June 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- No one has mentioned seeing these bald eagles alongside Pontoon Rd near the tracks.
They flew over my and my husbands head yesterday while we were swimming! They have been going after some of the birds over here at the apartments. (Nextdoor DeLynn Dr)
- Gateway Region YMCA posted a job opening for Adaptive Support Camp Counselor - Tri-City YMCA in Granite City. Apply here.
- Gateway Regional Medical Center posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Granite City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Granite City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Madison
- Summer Programs Kick Off at Madison Recreation (collinsvilledailynews.com)
- FAST FACTS: 10th Annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline (tracksideonline.com)
- CMS awards Evercare at University overall rating of 1 in Q1 under new ownership (metroeastsun.com)
Lakeview
- Chicago Isn't Hosting The World Cup, But These Illinois Watch Spots Are Still Bringing The Noise (everafterinthewoods.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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