From a back row of Jordan Temple Church, Katrina Thompson wiped her eyes, got to her feet and raised her hands in prayer as a black-and-white clad choir sang about the excellence of God.

When the Rev. Stephen Richardson took the lectern, she whispered to herself in response to his declaration that “God is not going to let us go down like this.”

“Mayor Thompson, those of you that live in Broadview, Maywood, Proviso Township —” Richardson said. “We’re going to be all right.”

“When we see the military come in—” Richardson said.

“We’re going to be all right,” “Thompson repeated.

“When we see the National Guard come in —” Richardson continued.

“We’re going to be all right,” Thompson said again.

Throughout the service Sunday, Thompson’s Apple watch lit up with news notifications and upd

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