Which is a worry, because much of it is already shrinking Apr 18th 2024|CAIRO, ILLINOISListen to this story. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.Your browser does not support the <audio> element.Cairo, a town at the southern tip of Illinois founded in the early 19th century, was given that name because it was expected to grow into a huge metropolis. Located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, it was the transport hub of a region that became known as “Little Egypt” b...