By AP/KWMU
Granite City, Ill. – The Metro East town of Granite City has banned the sale of beer in glass bottles that are 40 ounces or larger. The ordinance approved this week is a compromise.
Police had wanted the city council to ban the sale of beer in both bottles and cans that are 24 ounces and larger. Police Chief Rich Miller says those beers often are favored by troublemakers and promote street drinking.
But some residents complained that the proposal was too restrictive, and beer distributors said it would hurt sales.
The new ordinance also doesn't apply to the sale of kegs or other containers that are larger than three gallons.