Mike Parkinson

A separate deal to sell both blast furnaces in the Metro East town has been on the back burner, which union officials believe will cost hundreds of jobs. If the U.S. Steel sale is dead, some worry what’s in store for Granite City.

The Granite City Electoral Board ruled in favor of a local resident who had filed objections against Baumgartner and a second mayoral candidate, Kim Benda, for violating the Illinois Election Code.

The steelworkers union expects 260 to 265 employees will lose their jobs. Pittsburgh-based parent company U.S. Steel has said the layoffs will be temporary, lasting no longer than six months.