It’s been 18 months since a giant sinkhole opened beneath a sports complex in Alton, Illinois. It slowly filled up with water and is finally getting drained. We’ll talk about why it took so long and rate the probability of similar calamities in the future.

When you’re planning your next weekend getaway, consider exploring Illinois’ underground railroad stops, filled with historic sites from Chicago to Central Illinois to the Metro East.

When you’re planning your next weekend getaway, consider exploring Illinois’ underground railroad stops, filled with historic sites from Chicago to Central Illinois to the Metro East.