The red, white, and blue stands both for Old Glory and the tricolor of France, which also flew over the state. Lincoln’s ...

Illinois, ready to choose a state flag? Voting is open in the the new state flag design contest. The public can vote online ...

Illinois residents can vote daily until Feb. 14 on whether to replace or retain the state flag, choosing from 10 finalist ...

Illinoisans can now start choosing which new state flag they prefer, and it could be the current flag, one of two other ...

The link to vote can be found here. Illinois’ current flag incorporates the state’s official seal, which was adopted in 1869. The flag itself was adopted in 1915, with a small addition of the ...

Illinois may be getting a new state flag, with residents able to choose from a total of 13 banner designs beginning this month. Nearly 5,000 entries were submitted to the Illinois Flag Commission ...

Illinois officials on Tuesday released its 10 finalist designs for the new and improved state flag. The old state flag had a lot going on. The banner included everything from an eagle holding a ...

A sun on the horizon, also featured on our current state flag, represents renewal. The colors — Blue for unity, Green for agriculture, and Yellow for a bright future — honor Illinois ...