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Read the latest news about Crystal Lake’s Blue Star Banner Program and get to know some of the brave men and women serving our country. Also, don’t forget to follow our group on Facebook.

BSB Program Presents Banners to Families

Categories: Community, Events

On December 4th, 2025, a Banner Presentation Ceremony was held at City Hall to present Blue Star Banners to the families of our most recent honorees.  Mayor Haig Haleblain gave banners to the families of Marine Corps Cpl Estevan Correa, Army National Guard Sgt Michael Anthony Garcia, Navy EMN2 Nathaniel Leali, Army National Guard Spc […]

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Thank You, VFW Post #4600

Categories: Sponsorship

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Knights of Columbus Donation

Categories: Community, Sponsorship

We received a delightful surprise at our committee meeting on Wednesday July 16! Mark Kuczera came to our meeting with his wife, Eleanor, so that he could present the BSB Program a $500 donation from the Elizabeth Ann Seton Knights of Columbus.  We are extraordinarily grateful to them for their generous donation!  

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McHenry County Patriot Run 2025

Categories: Community, Events

Patriot Run Race Director Trudy Wakeman presented the BSB Program with a check last week. We are so grateful to everyone involved in the planning and execution of this race, which benefits our program as well as Veterans Path to Hope. Thank you all!!!

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Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade 2025

Categories: Community, Events

The Blue Star Banner Program participated in this year’s Independence Day Parade on Sunday July 6.   If you were at the parade, THANK YOU! We hope you enjoyed it even though it rained some! Below are some photos taken before the rain.   After the Independence Day Parade, Martin Chevrolet kindly let us place […]

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