I still think anything in the 62040 zip code should be Granite City, and (like I said) my Grandpa was "mayor" of Mitchell....
It just makes fiscal sense.
There is no reason that Pontoon Beach should be its own town ESPECIALLY after Illinois set it up for reduction in municipal and township government.
Its simple not smart, not sustainable, and not forward thinking.
But I know, you'd be taking away someones access to the pot of gold (and the good ol boy network and psychophants that follow), but its for the best of the area..