Pritzker joins Gold Star families for Christmas tree lighting in Chicago

CHICAGO - With 20 days until Christmas, Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined Gold Star families Monday for a Christmas tree lighting.

The holiday display in the Loop honors veterans and their families.

"Today we illuminate their stories, their sacrifice and their bravery with this tree lightning. And i also want to shine a light on you, the mothers, and fathers, and siblings who ensure our fallen soldiers' light burns bright day after day, and year after year," Stratton said.

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Gold Star families in attendance of today's lighting were able to place a memorial ornament honoring their fallen loved one on the tree.

Governor Pritzker is also encouraging families to think of those serving overseas during this holiday season.