Administrative/Biographical History
The Star Reporter began in 1957 as a newsletter of the Government Improvement League of McHenry County. Cal Skinner, Sr. belonged to the group and was responsible for publishing the newsletter. From 1963 to 1968 the publication became the Public Affairs Newsletter. Finally, in 1969, Skinner became owner and publisher of the newsletter printing business, renaming the publication The Star Reporter. Mr. Skinner sold the publishing company in September 1981.