MT. VERNON — Congressman Mike Bost says as Congress looks to put together an infrastructure bill nationwide, he is also working with Mt. Vernon city leaders to pave the way for a new trans-loading site in the community.

He says Mt. Vernon and southern Illinois have a special opportunity to be at the center of national economic growth for many years to come.

Bost is helping Mt. Vernon officials as they look to move the Post Office out of Park Plaza so work can start on building the trans-loading site in the community.

You can hear the full interview with Congressman Bost this Sunday at 11 a.m. on the Southern Illinois Insider on AM 940, 96.5 FM, and also 94.1 FM, WMIX.