A little more than four years ago, the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce was approached by Mayor Aaron Shepley and City Manager Gary Mayerhofer about continuing to run the Annual Independence Day Parade.

Four years later the parade continues to thrive. But without the great efforts of many people it just simply would not happen. So, to the many involved organizing another successful parade, I offer sincere thanks to:

• Another superb job by Laura Witlox, just one of our great staff at the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce. Kudos on getting all of it organized.