Illinois

llinois Senator Dick Durbin selected artist George Carlin to decorate the State's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree

llinois Senator Dick Durbin selected artist George Carlin to decorate the State's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Senator Barack Obama selected artist Joseph L. Marshall to decorate the State's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree

Illinois Senator Barack Obama selected artist Joseph L. Marshall to decorate the State's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Bobby Rush selected artist Andre Guichard to decorate the 1st District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree

Illinois Congressman Bobby Rush selected artist Andre Guichard to decorate the 1st District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson selected artist Damon Lamar Reed to decorate the 2nd District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree

Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson selected artist Damon Lamar Reed to decorate the 2nd District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez selected artist Karen Gagich to decorate the 4th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez selected artist Karen Gagich to decorate the 4th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel selected artist Kristi Alexander to decorate the 5th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree

Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel selected artist Kristi Alexander to decorate the 5th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Peter Roskam selected artist JoAnn Johnson to decorate the 6th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congressman Peter Roskam selected artist JoAnn Johnson to decorate the 6th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Danny Davis selected artist Marc Rubin to decorate the 7th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congressman Danny Davis selected artist Marc Rubin to decorate the 7th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky selected artist Ralitza Treneva to decorate the 9th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky selected artist Ralitza Treneva to decorate the 9th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Mark Kirk selected artist Kristine Boteva to decorate the 10th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congressman Mark Kirk selected artist Kristine Boteva to decorate the 10th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Jerry Costello selected artist Sharon Cox to decorate the 12th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congressman Jerry Costello selected artist Sharon Cox to decorate the 12th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Bill Foster selected artist Judy Dixon to decorate the 14th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congressman Bill Foster selected artist Judy Dixon to decorate the 14th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Don Manzullo selected artist Tom Heflin to decorate the 16th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congressman Don Manzullo selected artist Tom Heflin to decorate the 16th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Phil Hare selected artist Susan Wahlmann to decorate the 17th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congressman Phil Hare selected artist Susan Wahlmann to decorate the 17th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman Ray LaHood selected artist Elle Perisin to decorate the 18th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congressman Ray LaHood selected artist Elle Perisin to decorate the 18th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Illinois Congressman John Shimkus selected artist Janet Seitz Carlson to decorate the 19th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.

Illinois Congressman John Shimkus selected artist Janet Seitz Carlson to decorate the 19th District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian