The Japanese cherry trees that bloom in a cloud of pink in Tokyo and Washington, D.C., rarely thrive in this area.

Located along Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 13, the town is easily reached from Chicago (about 5 hours), St. Louis (about 2 hours), or Indianapolis (about 3 hours). This proximity makes Marion ...

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