Votes are being tallied in the Illinois flag contest, but the current flag has its fans and lawmakers could decide to keep it ...

The original call for artists, or otherwise, to submit their suggested designs saw more than 5,000 entries pour in with the ...

Illinois residents have until Feb. 14 ... Same thing with the sun.” The state flag is essentially a white background with just the state seal — a bald eagle with the state motto in its mouth ...

Illinois’ first flag with the state seal was approved in ... national unity” on a white background with the word Illinois below.

Illinois residents have the opportunity ... with their 18 points being a reference to the state’s founding in 1818. The background of the flag is blue, symbolizing unity.