Port Terminal

Public Input Sought for Kaskaskia River Port Improvement Project

Deepak Darla

This project, authorized under the Corps' Continuing Authorities Program, proposes to dredge the river side channel leading to the terminal, specifically targeting the south oxbow area.

A barge is pictured at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, the potential site of the Alexander-Cairo Port District in southern Illinois.

Economy

Additional funding released for Cairo Port District

Jennifer Fuller

The Rebuild Illinois allocation will assist with planning and preparations

Economy

State, local leaders see great promise for Illinois' southernmost city

Benjy Jeffords

Benjy Jeffords reports on revitalization efforts in Cairo, IL

Barges like these on the Ohio River near Cairo could soon become a major source of economic growth for the region, which suffered substantial population loss over the last 10 years.

Economy

Southern Illinois Town Pins Hopes on River Port Development

Peter Hancock

Alexander County saw 36.4% population decline since 2010

Economy

Some Lawmakers Want New Port Terminal at Cairo

Brad Palmer

A group of lawmakers is trying to boost the economy in Illinois' southernmost city.This week, State Senator Dale Fowler, representatives with U.S.…