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

For over 50 years, the Illinois state flag has been represented with a white background and the state seal. Last year, the Illinois Flag Commission collected almost 5,000 entries of redesigning ...

Take a look at what design won the Illinois state flag contest. ... The original flag, designed by Rockford native Lucy Derwent in 1915, featured the state seal in front of a white background.