Center of soccer field built atop limestone mine sinks in Illinois

ALTON, Illinois: A massive sinkhole has engulfed the center of a soccer complex built atop an active limestone mine in southern Illinois, swallowing a large light pole and creating a vast chasm where children often play.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported when the sinkhole emerged on June 26 morning.

Alton Mayor David Goins reassured the community, stating, "No one was on the field at the time and no