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During the month of November, the Crystal Lake Library set up a display highlighting our program in addition to hanging one of our banners in a window.  The display features a flag folded in the accepted triangular fashion, program information, a history of the Blue Star flags and a digital display presenting the names of […]

Express Pros of Crystal Lake invited members of our committee to attend their 20th anniversary celebration in August.  Their patriotic theme decor was anchored by a display of six beautiful Blue Star Banners.  We were very proud to hear comments and questions about our program.  An Express Pros corporate officer said he was very impressed […]

Andrew Zydell, of Photographic Art By AZ,  is a sponsor of the Blue Star Banner Program.  Andrew surprised us with some photographs of the obelisk the city placed along Rt. 14, designating it as Heroes Row.  Andrew tries to do his part in showing his gratitude to our military Heroes.   He always provides a 15% […]

On September 30th, we took part in the Johnny Appleseed Festival in downtown Crystal Lake. It was a lovely day for it, and we enjoyed watching all the families and their children make their way from one fun activity to another. Some of the kids stopped by our table to select a prize they won […]

On September 19th, Crystal Lake High School District #155 held a district-wide Military Night.  At this meeting, students and their parents who are considering going into service to their country are able to speak with Recruiters from all branches of our Armed Forces.  In addition, they invited us to provide information sheets about the Blue […]