City of Granite City, IL

06/17/2026

Come one…Come All

Watch local big man and Public Works employee, Rodney Cox, take on the 72oz Big Texan Steakhouse challenge.

Head down to It’s Electric Neon Sign Park (19th St and Delmar Ave) in Granite City on Monday, June 22 from 4-7pm for an unforgettable evening of classic cars and community fun.

Catch the cross country caravan of travelers with a car cruise and celebrating the spirit of RT 66.

05/22/2026

04/17/2026

CITY COUNCIL: For the full agenda packet, please visit:https://granitecitydatacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/City-Council-Agenda-April-21.pdf

📆 Tuesday, April 21, 2026
⏰ 7 PM
📍City Hall
2000 Edison Ave., Granite City

Thank you to all who have participated in previous public meetings and provided feedback to shape key regulations regarding Data Centers. In this meeting, the City Council will consider Zoning Amendments to regulate and set standards in advance of any proposed Data Center projects, including:
-Noise restrictions
-Minimize lighting with dark sky provisions
-Minimize water usage with closed-loop or other available technology
-Use/testing of generators
-Location only in industrial zones

To review the full Zoning Amendment, please visit granitecitydatacenter.com.

No Data Center proposals have been submitted to the City. Any proposal will require additional public input for site-specific plans through the Planning Commission and City Council.

03/25/2026

PLANNING COMMISSION
The City’s Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on potential amendments to the City Zoning Code to establish clear, enforceable standards for data center development.

📆 Thursday, April 2, 2026
⏰ 7 PM
📍The Mill
1311 20th Street, Granite City

This public hearing does not involve the review or approval of any specific data center. No data center application has been submitted to the City.

The Planning Commission is a citizen advisory board charged with holding public hearings to gather citizen input on zoning amendments in order to provide a recommendation to the City Council.

💻Watch the hearing on live stream at: youtube.com/

View meeting agenda & packet:https://granitecitydatacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4-2-26-Plan-Commission-Packet.pdf

For additional information or to submit data center-related questions, visit: granitecitydatacenter.com

03/12/2026

Mayor Mike Parkinson’s Annual Easter Breakfast!

Mayor Mike Parkinson invites all Granite City residents and their families to join him for the Annual Easter Breakfast at The Mill Event Center on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Families will enjoy a delicious breakfast along with a fun morning filled with Easter activities for the kids. Children will have the opportunity to take free pictures with the Easter Bunny, which will be printed on site to take home, and every child in attendance will receive a special gift.
This is a free community event, but tickets are limited, so reservations are required. When reserving, please select a ticket for each adult and child attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Guests may choose from three breakfast time slots:
• 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🎟 Reserve your free tickets today at:
TheMill.events/easter-breakfast
Mayor Parkinson looks forward to celebrating the Easter season with the families of Granite City.

03/06/2026

Please join us for the Mayor’s Speaking Series as Mayor Mike Parkinson will host a public panel discussion on data centers focused on utilities, jobs and taxes.

A Community Resource Room is available for residents to ask questions and get the answers directly from those working directly with data centers.

📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 5 PM Doors Open | 6 PM Program
📍 The Mill
1311 20th Street, Granite City

For additional information or to submit data center-related questions in advance, visit: granitecitydatacenter.com

02/19/2026

For those new to reviewing our City Council Agendas, we are sharing the following details:

All public meeting agendas are posted approximately five (5) days in advance on our official website at www.granitecity.illinois.gov. City Council Agendas are also physically posted on the exterior doors of City Hall for residents who may not have internet access.

Once the minutes from prior meetings are approved by the Council, they are uploaded to our website under the “Minutes” tab for public access.

If you ever have questions about upcoming agendas, please don’t hesitate to call our office at 618-452-6200 or email us at [email protected]. We are happy to assist you.