🌱 How a regional fugitive sweep helped Granite City after the police shooting
Coffee in hand, Granite City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a regional fugitive sweep helped Granite City after the police shooting
- How a Granite City man ended up in a county fraud case
- How did Collinsville fare in their road test at Granite City?
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 52 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Rain, then a shower, temps: high: 54, low: 21.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and colder, with a high of 35 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. US Attorney's Office Announces Results of "Operation Safe Christmas" - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com) — Law enforcement agencies report that a suspect in the December 5 Granite City police shooting was among 63 fugitives arrested in a weeklong “Operation Safe Christmas” sweep. The multi-agency effort across several Illinois counties seized drugs and cash while highlighting cooperation between Granite City Police, U.S. Marshals, FBI, and Illinois State Police to target violent offenders. 
2. Home Repair, Wire Fraud Among Madison County Theft Cases (riverbender.com) — A Granite City resident has been charged with felony deceptive practices after allegedly writing a $2,500 bad check to an Edwardsville cemetery, part of several recent Madison County fraud cases. Separate charges also target Collinsville and Bethalto men accused of home repair fraud, theft, and wire fraud involving an elderly victim and a nonprofit organization.
3. CHS hoop squad drops two tough SWC games (timestribunenews.com) — Collinsville’s boys basketball team recently faced tough Southwestern Conference losses and was scheduled to play at Granite City this week, with results pending at press time. The Kahoks stayed competitive against Belleville East and O’Fallon, led by standout performances from Jordan Taylor and strong contributions from several teammates.
4. Ivy Warren (riverbender.com) — Granite City is mourning the passing of 73-year-old Ivy Marcia Warren, a longtime resident who worked for decades at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Family and friends can pay their respects at visitation and services Friday evening, December 19, at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory, with memorials suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
📸 Around Granite City
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Upcoming Events in
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Wrestling: Varsity JV Match vs Multiple Schools vs. Triad (Away)
Triad High School
6:00 pm -
Girls Basketball at Roxana (JV & V)
Roxana High School , 323 Chaffer Ave , Roxana
6:00 pm -
Basketball: Girls JV Game vs East Alton-Wood River (Home)
Roxana High School, Larry Milazzo Gymnasium
6:00 pm -
Sit, Stay, Read with Got Your Six therapy Dogs
Six Mile Regional Library District - Johnson Road Branch , 2145 Johnson Rd , Granite City
6:30 pm -
Basketball: Girls Varsity Game vs East Alton-Wood River (Home)
Roxana High School, Larry Milazzo Gymnasium
7:30 pm -
Wrestling: Varsity Invitational vs Mascoutah (Away)
Mascoutah High School
4:00 pm -
Basketball: Boys Freshman Game vs East Alton-Wood River (Home)
Roxana High School, Larry Milazzo Gymnasium
5:00 pm -
Basketball: Boys JV Game vs East Alton-Wood River (Home)
Roxana High School, Larry Milazzo Gymnasium
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Therapy Dog on Duty
Six Mile Regional Library District , 2001 Delmar Avenue , Granite City
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Wonder Lights Christmas
World Wide Technology Raceway , 700 Raceway Blvd , Madison
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Plan Commission
Council Chamber , 118 Hillsboro Ave , Edwardsville
6:00 pm -
Sit, Stay, Read with Got Your Six therapy Dogs
Six Mile Regional Library District - Johnson Road Branch , 2145 Johnson Rd , Granite City
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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-- The Patch AM Team
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