The state of Illinois could have a new flag for the first time in more than 50 years, and state residents are being encouraged to submit design proposals for a new banner. Illinois’ current flag ...

Members of the General Assembly will vote on whether to adopt a new flag, return to a previous iteration of the flag, or retain the current flag. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias ...

The Illinois Flag Commission this week released 10 potential new designs for the state flag after lawmakers moved in 2023 to explore replacing the current banner. The commission is planning on ...

His father was James A. McCartney, a civil war veteran from Illinois. He became the IL Attorney General from 1881-1885. Explain the meaning behind your flag: The 21 red + white stripes represent ...

The top 10 designs for a new possible state flag may surprise you. One has a butterfly on it. Others nod to Chicago, the Mississippi River and other Illinois waterways, Abraham Lincoln ...

The Illinois Flag Commission has selected the top 10 finalists for the state’s contest for a possible new flag. Beginning in January, the public will get to vote on the finalists. The top 10 ...

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially ... The commission selected the 10 finalists in December from 4,844 entries. The possible new flags come from a variety of designers ...