By Jacob McCleland
Cairo, IL – Cairo, Illinois is still under a mandatory evacuation. Ohio and Mississippi River levels are falling outside the floodwalls. But sand boils and sinkholes continue to plague the community's streets. Residents can return to check homes and property between 10 and 6 during the day, but they can't stay overnight. Lifelong resident Kenny Simelton left Cairo two weeks ago. Gazing at a series of sinkholes, he wonders if the city's foundation is structurally sound.
"Is the city safe at all? I mean, you know, if they fix this hole, will it collapse again? Will there be an area that collapses? Who knows? I dunno."
Cairo has been under a mandatory evacuation since May 1. In a written statement, mayor Tyrone Coleman urged residents to respect the evacuation order, saying that the city of Cairo is still not safe.