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  1. Cairo, Illinois - Wikipedia

    Cairo (/ ˈkɛəroʊ / KAIR-oh, [5] sometimes / ˈkeɪroʊ / KAY-roh) [6] is the southernmost city in the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Alexander County. A river city, Cairo has the lowest elevation …

  2. The rise and fall of Cairo, Illinois: from ... - The Irish Times

    Aug 9, 2025 · In YouTube land, Cairo has been repackaged as a ghost-town, with dozens of auteur films featuring intrepid “investigators” rifling through the detritus of offices and abandoned homes.

  3. 5 tornadoes hit Iroquois, Livingston counties on Sunday: NWS

    3 days ago · Several tornadoes ripped through Iroquois and Livingston counties on Sunday as storms swept across central Illinois.

  4. This Eerie River Town In Illinois Is Steeped In Forgotten History

    Sep 3, 2025 · Located at the southernmost tip of Illinois, where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers meet, Cairo is a town with a striking history and a haunting present. Once a booming river port and …

  5. Cairo, Illinois, once a town of promise. Today it’s all but abandoned.

    Jun 15, 2025 · We passed through Cairo, and were left with a feeling of wonder. We were in what had once been a thriving town and was now a honey pot for those who explore abandoned places.

  6. Cairo, Illinois: The 'City That Died From Racism'

    May 18, 2024 · Once a bustling hub for the steamboat and railroad industries, the town of Cairo, Illinois now sits abandoned due to economic decline and racial violence. Named for the city in Egypt, Cairo, …

  7. Cairo, Illinois Is An All But Abandoned Ghost Town: What To Know

    Apr 1, 2024 · Constant flooding led to Cairo, Illinois, being abandoned. The city struggled with racial tensions, an economic downturn, and a lack of state funding. Many residents claimed that Cairo was …

  8. Cairo Illinois: A Hidden Gem at the Confluence of History and Rivers

    Sep 8, 2025 · Today, Cairo stands as a city deeply marked by its history. The once-bustling Commercial Avenue, the grand mansions of Millionaires’ Row, and the historic buildings that dot the landscape …

  9. The Rise and Fall of Cairo Illinois: History and Abandonment

    Jan 19, 2025 · However, today Cairo tells a haunting tale of decline and abandonment, its streets lined with crumbling homes and forgotten buildings that whisper stories of a bygone era. Cairo Illinois’ …

  10. Weather today - Cairo, IL

    Cairo, Illinois - Current temperature and weather conditions. Detailed hourly weather forecast for today - including weather conditions, temperature, pressure, humidity, precipitation, dewpoint, wind, visibility, …