SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Flags engender such loyalty and pride, they often become very personal emblems with quirky or quaint nicknames: Old Glory, Union Jack, Maple Leaf — or SOB.

Explore the fascinating history of the American flag & how it is a powerful symbol of Learn its symbolism, evolution, 50-star ...

You may like the new flag design, in which case you’ll vote “yes.” If you want a new flag, but maybe not the buff-background levitating tree, a “no” vote will keep our options open for a ...

The current state flag gained more than 160,000 votes. However, the majority of voters casted their ballots for a new design. “Looking at the vote totals, overwhelmingly, a lot of votes went ...

The state of Illinois will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design on Sept. 3 as a commission decides whether Illinois’ current flag needs to be replaced.

Those interested in submitting a design can upload it online or send it through the mail addressed to the Illinois Flag Commission, Howlett Building, Room 476, 501 S. Second St., Springfield, IL ...

Culture war unfurls around Maine’s new (old) design. Some say the proposal for a new flag on the Nov. 5 ballot is an attempt to erase history, while others argue it's related to Christian ...

That is the first tenet of good flag design, say flag-making experts at the North American Vexillological Association. In May 2006, the Boston-based group — the largest body of flag enthusiasts ...

It’s advice he and other design experts hope the Illinois Flag Commission will take to heart as it forges ahead with the contest to pick a new flag to represent the state.. Through Feb. 14 ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias recently announced the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new state flag design starting Tuesday, Sept. 3. Here's ...

Some forward-looking lawmakers set up a contest to design a new flag and put it to a vote. In a landslide, a winner was chosen. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:32:50 GMT (1743597170421) Story Infinite Scroll ...

Illinois' General Assembly will decide next month whether to adopt a new flag or keep with the curren design. by: Jared Thomas, BJ Lutz. Posted: Mar 7, 2025 / 01:06 PM CST.