CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – Officials from the Illinois Department of Mines and Mineral have been called in to deal with a sinkhole that has opened up in Carterville.

According to Mayor Brad Robinson, the sinkhole has closed Sycamore Road, between Division Street and Hafer Road, until further notice. 

Residents in the immediate area can contact Carterville City Hall at (618) 985-2252 with any questions or concerns.