Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,699.
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Clean Up Day at the Pilot Garden in Cairo, Ill.
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Krishnamoorthi stops in Cairo on GOTV tour ahead of Illinois Senate primary
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NewsMAR 07, 2026
Krishnamoorthi stops in Cairo on GOTV tour ahead of Illinois Senate primary
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