Once rich in history and culture, Cairo is now struggling with poverty, crime, and neglect. The town’s decline didn’t happen overnight, and the story behind it is both tragic and revealing.

Cairo, Illinois is facing a dangerous situation that’s impacting the community and local economy. This video breaks down what’s happening and why it matters for residents and beyond.

Lost for centuries after it was sunk in a battle with the Royal Navy, the secrets of a Spanish galleon and its vast hoard of gold, silver and emeralds have been revealed.

CAIRO, ill. (WSIL) — Fire officials responded to a building which collapsed in Cairo on Tuesday. Cairo Fire Chief John Meyer said it was a 3-story brick building which collapsed at 5:50 p.m. on ...

Looking up for a moment from sorting through a mountain of blue and green plastic bottles, Mounir throws to one side a clear plastic container. Although the plastic has already been meticulously pored ...

Carbondale triumphed over visiting Cairo, Illinois 68-31 Friday. Carbondale (4-1) will host Mount Vernon, Illinois on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m.

El Museo was founded in 1969 as an art and educational center for the East Harlem Puerto Rican diaspora. The people of El Barrio, as the neighborhood was (and still is) known, had long suffered ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. This Oct. 13, 2015, file photo shows abandoned buildings that dominate downtown in Cairo, Illinois. As veteran Chicago ...

CAIRO — Bertha Seavers quietly inspired countless Cairo children to develop a love of reading and learning during her decades-long career as a librarian. At 100 years old, she continues to exude ...

Take metro line 1 to Estación del Arte or line 2 to Banco de España. For buses, EMT lines 001, 6, 10, 14, 19, 26, 27, 32, 34, 37, 45, C03, and E1 all have one or more stops near the museum.