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, ...

“Seal on a Bedsheet,” the derisive moniker with which some have burdened the Illinois state flag, a gleaming white banner emblazoned with the state’s bald eagle-themed emblem. Some forward ...

After thousands of submissions, 10 finalists and nearly 385,000 votes, the state of Illinois may not have a new flag after all. "The results are, let's just say, overwhelming," Illinois Secretary ...

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 ...

(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 ...

Illinois residents have spoken and when it comes to the state flag, the message is clear: if it's not broke, don't fix it. After a five-week voting period for a new state flag, residents ...