“All educators deserve to be highlighted and celebrated for the tireless, phenomenal work they do each day,” said Briana Morales, an East St. Louis educator who was 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
The “Hometown Christmas” gathering, which was held after the Capitol tree lighting ceremony, included a live nativity scene and hayrack and horse-drawn carriage rides.
The yard of the Governor’s Mansion was filled with a festive spirit Sunday during the inaugural Hometown Christmas celebration that followed the 75th annual Christmas tree lighting at the Nebraska
The “Hometown Christmas” gathering, which was held after the Capitol tree lighting ceremony, included a live nativity scene and hayrack and horse-drawn carriage rides.