Easter sunrise service going strong after 81 years

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ALTO PASS, IL ( Sean Conway, WSIL TV- Please Click to read the full story. Here is an excerpt) Hundreds gathered at the Bald Knob Cross in Alto Pass Sunday morning for the annual Easter sunrise service. Courtney McKowen drove down nearly two hours from Mt. Vernon to enjoy the service. “It’s about the third time I’ve came,” said McKowen. “I’ve just come to experience the event down here.” McKowen said he loves the experience for the beautiful scenery. People have gathered at Bald Knob for the Easter sunrise service for 81 years. Organizers said it is a unique way for people to connect with their faith. “Just the fact that we can time the service on a hillside … to watch the sunrise as we are worshiping the risen Lord, I think that’s about as unique as it gets,” said Teresa Gilbert, who helped organize the event.