🌱 Why prosecutors say this Granite City officer shooting is ‘attempted murder’

Hi Granite City! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why prosecutors say this Granite City officer shooting is ‘attempted murder’
• Granite City steel furnace restart could bring 400 jobs in 2026
• How a Granite City officer’s shooting fuels debate over Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.

Also on today's calendar: MNT Holiday Improv Night and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 38 and low of 33 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 37, low: 20.
• Saturday: Cold with low clouds, with a high of 27 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Granite City man charged with attempted murder of a Granite City Police officer (thetelegraph.com) — A Granite City officer is recovering after being shot multiple times during a call on Johnson Road, and a local man now faces attempted first-degree murder and related gun charges. Madison County prosecutors are seeking to keep the suspect jailed before trial, while Illinois State Police lead the investigation and local, county, state, and federal officers are credited with quickly restoring public safety.
   

2. Industrial Momentum and Regulatory Shifts Signal Changing Lubricant Demand in 2026 (jobbersworld.com) — Granite City residents could see about 400 jobs return as Nippon Steel plans to restart the idled “B” blast furnace at the Granite City Works in early 2026. The move, tied to rising steel demand and possible easing of federal pollution rules, is expected to boost production and related industrial activity, including lubricant use, across the steel facility.
   

3. Retired Chief: Illinois' SAFE-T Act ‘Emboldens' Anti-Police Attackers (noqreport.com) — A Granite City police officer is recovering in stable condition after being shot while responding to a call, one of several recent attacks on Illinois law enforcement. A retired suburban police chief argues the state’s SAFE-T Act and political rhetoric have weakened custody tools and emboldened offenders, citing repeated releases of suspects in Chicago-area cases.
   

4. Fayhona 'Faye' Overby (marshallcountydaily.com) — Granite City readers may know the family of Fayhona “Faye” Overby, whose daughter Tamara Heater lives in Granite City. Faye, a pioneering nurse and enterostomal therapist from Paducah, is remembered for her deep faith, medical leadership, and compassionate support for patients facing serious health challenges, leaving a legacy cherished by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
   

📸 Around Granite City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Granite City

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• O'Fallon Varsity vs. Granite City Varsity
  Granite City Ice Rink, 2900 Benton St, Granite City
  8:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Basketball: Boys Varsity Game vs Breese Central (Home)
  Roxana High School , Larry Milazzo Gymnasium
  7:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers
  Six Mile Regional Library District , 2001 Delmar Ave , Granite City
  10:00 am
• Boys Basketball (Home) vs. Freeburg (Fr, JV, V)
  Memorial Gymnasium , Whitelaw Ave , Wood River
  5:00 pm
• Wrestling: Varsity Match vs Multiple Schools vs. Granite City (Away)
  Granite City High School
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Basketball: Girls Freshman Game vs Civic Memorial (Home)
  Roxana High School, Larry Milazzo Gymnasium
  10:00 am
• Winter Craft Series
  Six Mile Regional Library District , 2001 Delmar Avenue , Granite City
  2:00 pm
• MNT Holiday Improv Night
  Alfresco Performing Arts Center , 2041 Delmar Ave , Granite City
  9:00 pm

📣 Granite City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Wonder Lights Christmas
  World Wide Technology Raceway , 700 Raceway Blvd , Madison
  5:00 pm
• Winter Reindeer Party
  Six Mile Regional Library District , 2001 Delmar Avenue , Granite City
  5:30 pm
• Case 44 @ Fast Eddies Bon-Air
  Fast Eddie's Bon Air , 1530 E 4th St , Alton
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers
  Six Mile Regional Library District , 2001 Delmar Ave , Granite City
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Granite City. Apply here.
• Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler/Forklift Operator in Granite City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Granite City here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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