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Chicago's Memorial Day parade is under way after a wreath-laying ceremony in which former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised the devotion of American service members.
Chicago's Memorial Day parade is under way after a wreath-laying ceremony in which former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised the devotion of American service members.
MURPHYSBORO, IL (KFVS) -
It was a big day in Murphysboro as thousands showed up for the 61st Annual Apple Festival.
Saturday marked the grand opening of the event, which included a parade, apple-themed contests, rides and games.
Residents told us they put their chairs out days in advance to make sure they had a view of parade as it went through downtown.
It's a tradition for many in and around Murphysboro.
Verna Caplinger says she has seen all of the 61 Apple Festivals in her hometown.
"Oh I used to have kids in and do different things," said Caplinger. "I had a baton twirler and a queen contest and stuff."
Something that Caplinger continues to notice year after year is the bigger crowds bringing in more new visitors.
"My favorite part of the parade is spending time with my dad and getting all these suckers," said one youngster.
This year's festival wrapped up on Saturday evening.
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:18:36 GMT
Jason Ellis (Source: Bardstown Police)
K-9 Officer Jason Ellis, 33, was shot and killed on the ramp of Exit 34 from the Bluegrass Parkway to Highway 55 in Nelson County early Saturday morning.
K-9 Officer Jason Ellis, 33, was shot and killed on the ramp of Exit 34 from the Bluegrass Parkway to Highway 55 in Nelson County early Saturday morning.
Authorities say they have found a child's body believed to be that of an 18-month-old girl as they continue to investigate a series of Kansas farm deaths.
A body recovered amid an intensive search is believed to be that of a missing 18-month-old girl whose mother was found dead along with two men on a Kansas farm days ago, authorities said Sunday.
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:00:12 GMT
DALLAS (WFSS/CNN) – There's a new trend in the bar scene that involves your favorite hard liquor and dry ice. Breathing in the alcohol vapors gets you buzzed fast and some say you don't ingest any empty
There's a new trend in the bar scene that involves your favorite hard liquor and dry ice. But doctors say it's dangerous.
Verna Caplinger says she has seen all of the 61 Apple Festivals in her hometown.
Young and young at heart enjoyed the festival.
"I like walking and seeing all the floats and stuff," said this young lady.
It's a tradition for many in and around Murphysboro.
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