BREAKING: Alton Steel to cease operations
ALTON -- Alton Steel Inc. has announced that it will cease operations effective the week of January 26, 2026. The closure will impact approximately 253 employees, plus contractors and vendors. The company will work with state workforce development agencies, local employers, and other regional manufacturers to assist employees in finding new employment opportunities. This would include outreach to the U.S. Steel facility in Granite City. Fortunately, all employee 401(k) accounts remain secure and accessible. After nearly 25 years of steel […]
