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NewsApril 16, 2017

People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.

People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People sit on the lawn with blankets and chairs during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People sit on the lawn with blankets and chairs during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Monte and Sharon Penrod hold each other after the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Monte and Sharon Penrod hold each other after the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People sit on the lawn with blankets and chairs during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People sit on the lawn with blankets and chairs during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Pastor Ed Hoke gives a sermon during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Pastor Ed Hoke gives a sermon during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People take a selfie as the sun rises during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People take a selfie as the sun rises during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Johnathan Oberholz and Kelsey Kattenbreaker wrap up with a blanket during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Johnathan Oberholz and Kelsey Kattenbreaker wrap up with a blanket during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People stand during the closing song during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People stand during the closing song during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Chris Powers holding hands with Noah Gilliland and Amelia Gilliland with Katie Powers holding Dallas Gilliland walk away after attending the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Chris Powers holding hands with Noah Gilliland and Amelia Gilliland with Katie Powers holding Dallas Gilliland walk away after attending the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People sit on the lawn with blankets and chairs during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People sit on the lawn with blankets and chairs during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People take pictures as the sun rises during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People take pictures as the sun rises during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Pastor Ed Hoke gives a sermon during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Pastor Ed Hoke gives a sermon during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Chris Powers takes a photo of his family during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Chris Powers takes a photo of his family during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Pastor Ed Hoke gives a sermon during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Pastor Ed Hoke gives a sermon during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Ben Willis, 11, and his twin brother Jacob pose for a photo in front of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Ben Willis, 11, and his twin brother Jacob pose for a photo in front of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Chris Powers holds onto his daughter Amelia Gilliland before taking a photo during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Chris Powers holds onto his daughter Amelia Gilliland before taking a photo during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Billy Jeffords rests his head on Kristy Jeffords during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
Billy Jeffords rests his head on Kristy Jeffords during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.
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People gather during the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Alto Pass, Illinois.

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