The highly anticipated Illinois flag redesign contest results were released on Thursday morning. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said after the five-week voting period, a majority ...

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

The contest came after the creation of SB1818, which created an Illinois Flag Commission to "gauge ... We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly Chicago ...

Editor's Note: The video in this story is from a previous report. After thousands of submissions, 10 finalists and nearly 385,000 votes, the state of Illinois may not have a new flag after all.

In 1970, “Illinois” in block letters was added ... Kam Buckner, who sponsored the law creating the flag inquiry. But the Chicago Democrat was quick to point out that while the existing flag ...

Of the nearly 385,000 votes cast, more than 165,000 went to the current flag — receiving more votes than the next five top designs combined. Second place earned 32,898 votes, Illinois Secretary ...

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The City of Aurora will also raise the flag of Greece at noon on Tuesday at One Aurora Plaza, 8 E. Galena Blvd. Tuesday also ...

(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) Rockford coach Tim Trevier speaks to his players before Illinois’ first women’s college flag football game against Benedictine on March 8, 2025, at the ...