Blue Star Banner Program
CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE
BLUE STAR BANNER PROGRAM
The City of Crystal Lake & The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce have implemented a Blue Star Banner Program to honor and recognize City of Crystal Lake residents and City of Crystal Lake government employees who serve in the military and who are actively deployed.
This is a tremendous opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our service members. The men and women on active deployment sacrifice so much for our freedom that a program such as the “Blue Star Banner” is a great way to highlight the efforts of the real heroes of our City.
Banners will be displayed on Rt. 14 for a three- six month period and will be presented to the nominating party upon removal.
Nominate a Service Member
Send applications to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce located at 427 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, Attn: Blue Star Banner Program.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee made up of members of the Crystal Lake VFW Post 12014, American Legion Post 171 and TLS Veterans on a quarterly basis. Nominating parties will be notified prior to the banner being placed. A maximum of 16 banners will be placed in May and November subject to participation.
Military Banner Sponsorship Opportunities
Send sponsorship forms to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce located at 427 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, Attn: Blue Star Banner Program.
Sponsorship levels vary from a Five Star to a One Star. You will be recognized by the City of Crystal Lake & The Chamber of Commerce based on your sponsorship amount.
Pride in Our Military Men & Women
Blue Star Service Banners were widely used during both world wars, but were not embraced during the Korean or Vietnam wars with the same enthusiasm. The American Legion rekindled that spirit of pride in our military men and women following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by providing banners to military families across the nation.