Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker unveiled in Farmer City on Flag Day

FARMER CITY, Ill. (WAND) - In honor of Flag Day, The Garden Clubs of Illinois, and the Illinois Department of Transportation partnered to unveil a new Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker at the Farm Land rest stop in Farmer City.

"I'm hoping they remember everyone that's fought for our country so we can live freely and drive on our highways freely. We hope that they take a few minutes to reflect on that when they read the sign," said Blue Star Memorial Chairman, Kathy Rewerts.

IDOT employees came out to show support on the historical day. Roadside Maintenance Manager Stephanie Dobbs says the project is extremely important to IDOT.

"IDOT has made it their mission to hire veterans from all service branches," said Dobbs. "Of our nearly 5,000 employees, over 1,600 are veterans. So this is especially important to us and holds a special place in all of our hearts."

This marker makes over 150 markers in the state of Illinois.