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The Blue Star Banner Program was present at the Crystal Lake City Council meeting on May 3rd when the Gold Star Family of Sgt. Jason McLeod opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.  There was a large turnout of Crystal Lake residents to honor the family and remember Jason. Army escorts, SSgt David Sisco and […]

The Blue Star Banner Program Crystal Lake today announced that the Internal Revenue Service has issued an official letter of Determination notifying the organization has received nonprofit status as a 501(c)(3) organization.  All contributions to the organization are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

New Design Brings New Home to Growing Organization   The Crystal Lake Blue Star Banner program is proud to announce the launch of their newly designed website at BlueStarCL.com. The new, fully responsive website, designed and programmed by JMS  Marketing, features a clear design and intuitive navigation with improved menu functionalities for easy access to essential […]

City of Crystal Lake crews recently completed the latest installation of banners recognizing Active Duty Military members from the City of Crystal Lake.  Twenty-one new banners now fly along Hero’s Row, the stretch of highway between Dole and Keith Avenue.  The following active duty military members will be recognized on the banners throughout the next […]

In presentation ceremonies held at the Aaron T. Shepley City Hall, families of military members were presented with their loved one’s banner displayed throughout the past 6 months along “Heroes Row”. Crystal Lake Mayor, Haig Haleblian, joined Blue Star Banner Committee members and military families in recognizing the following active duty military members: