Flags engender such loyalty and pride, they often become very personal emblems with quirky or quaint nicknames: Old Glory, ...

In January and February, vexillological Illinoisans engaged in a process led by the state to select a new state flag.

The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB ... the existing bunting received 43% — more tallies than the next six finalists combined. “Some may call it an SOB and the ...

The commission whittled it down to 10 finalists, then added the current ... in March 2025 shows the third-place voted state flag design. (Illinois Secretary of State via AP) This image provided ...

This image provided by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office in March ... The commission whittled it down to 10 finalists, then added the current 1915 flag, and banners created for the state's ...

State Sovereignty, National Union.‘’ In 1970, ‘’Illinois'' in block letters was added at the bottom. 10 finalists, plus the current and 2 former flags Last fall, residents were invited to ...

In 1970, “Illinois” in block letters ... The commission whittled it down to 10 finalists, then added the current 1915 flag, and banners created for the state's 1918 Centennial and 1968 ...