The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB” — a state “Seal on a Bedsheet.” The white banner emblazoned with the state's eagle-themed emblem was adopted in 1915, ...

The people of Illinois have spoken, and they overwhelmingly favor retaining the current state flag. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced the results of the state flag ...

but people overwhelmingly prefer our current state flag,” said Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, whose archivist chairs the Illinois Flag Commission. Its members were chosen by the governor ...

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois state flag may be around a lot longer ... decided they’d prefer to resist change and keep the current design. There were 12 other flag choices.

The Illinois state flag may be around a lot longer ... contest decided they’d prefer to resist change and keep the current design. There were 12 other flag choices. Ten were designed by Illinois ...

One design from Champaign received the second most votes, behind the current state flag. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said nearly 385,000 people voted, with the current flag ...

(WAND) - The current Illinois state flag is the most popular choice among voters in the flag redesign contest. The public overwhelmingly favors retaining the current state flag, Illinois Secretary ...

"The results are, let's just say, overwhelming," Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulious said in an Instagram video announcing the news. "The current state flag received more than 165,000 ...

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 ...