Discover all about Illinois, including its iconic flag, detailed map, vibrant cities, and what truly makes the Prairie State ...

Flag redesign voters say stick with ‘seal on a bedsheet’ Posted March 06, 2025 11:38 am. ... That’s 43% of the total vote, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias noted.

Illinois’ current flag incorporates the state’s official seal, which was adopted in 1869. The flag itself was adopted in 1915, with a small addition of the state’s name added in 1970 ...

Starting Jan. 1, people will be able to vote online for either one of the 10 new designs, to keep the current Illinois flag, or for two former flag designs – including the state's 1918 ...