GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Granite City Works, a steel mill in southern Illinois, has been a vital part of the local community for years, producing steel used in cars, construction, and pipelines. But now, U.S. Steel has reversed that decision and will keep operations running at the Granite City mill indefinitely. On Friday, U.S. Steel confirmed that it would continue processing steel slabs at Granite City Works. At a rally across the river in Granite City, union workers gathered to celebrate the news. One speaker emphasized the need for long-term job security and a commitment to keeping American-made steel production in Granite City.