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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 […]

Recently, the Blue Star Banner Program embarked on a project to help increase our program’s visibility in Crystal Lake.  We were able to borrow banners from previous recipients to display in some Crystal Lake business locations, and it was a successful effort. We are deeply grateful to Around the Clock, Exceed Floor and Home, Martin […]

The Blue Star Banner Program is very grateful to FastSigns of Crystal Lake for generously becoming a 4-Star Sponsor of our program!  Jody Kemp and her staff have been some of our biggest supporters and cheerleaders as our program has grown. Not only do they provide service with a smile, but they also create our […]

The Blue Star Banner Program is the proud recipient of a glorious U.S. flag.  The flag, only used once, measures 4’11” x 6’7″ and was donated to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, who turned it over to us.  It will most certainly be a “Grand Old Flag” when we fly or display it at […]

Our Blue Star Banner Program was honored to be in the Independence Day parade again this year. Two of our banner honorees were able to be with us and we’re grateful to Army SFC Franklin McAnally and Army Reserves SSG Anthony Lawton for taking part in the celebration.