America’s Central Port- Brad Cole, the Downstate Director for U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (IL) visited America’s Central Port on January 30, 2012. As the Senator’s Downstate Director, Brad is responsible for coordinating the Senator’s office operations and policy issues in 95 counties outside of the collar counties near Chicago. Brad Cole, the former Mayor of Carbondale, Illinois and Deputy Governor of the State of Illinois was briefed on Port district operations by Dennis Wilmsmeyer, the Port’s Executive Director and Frank Miles, the Port’s Business Development Manager.  During the overview briefing of the Port, Director Cole was given additional information on the status of …

The America’s Central Green Team is excited to announce the availability of a free monthly electronic/computer recycling drop-off center, provided by WITS “BEE” Green. The service will be provided from February until November this year. Second Saturday of Each Month 10am – 4pm February 11 through November 10 America’s Central Port – Granite City, IL Former Army Depot Commissary Parking Lot West Seventh Street and A Street Donations to WITS Are Requested to Cover Recycling Cost All Donations are Tax Deductible All computer and electronic products are accepted, including household batteries, televisions, holiday lights, phones, a/v equipment, appliances, and more. …

Congressman Costello, Deputy U.S. Secretary of Transportation John Porcari, and Chinese Vice Minister of Maritime Affairs XU Zuyuan, participate Granite City, IL – U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello, U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari, China Vice Minister of Maritime Affairs XU Zuyuan, SONG Dexing, Director of Water Transportation in China, Asst. Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, Susan Kurland, U.S. MARAD Administrator David Matsuda and other U.S. and Chinese public and private sector officials visited America’s Central Port on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The visit from the Assistant U.S. Transportation Secretary, the Chinese minister and his colleagues was part …