Could a new Illinois state flag be waving in the wind soon?
Oct 29, 2024 · Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the Illinois Flag Commission received more than 4,844 entries for a new state flag design. Now that the submission period is closed, the Commission will meet …
Almost 5,000 Designs Submitted for Potential New Illinois State Flag
Oct 29, 2024 · Members of the Illinois Flag Commission have nearly 5,000 designs to wade through, as the state moves onto a new phase of potentially overhauling its flag. Unlike the popular Chicago flag — with its symbolic four red six-pointed stars between two blue rows replicated on shirts, hats and even tattoos — the state flag is relatively indistinguishable.
A new state law opens the door for a new Illinois state flag - STLPR
Aug 18, 2023 · The new law creates an Illinois Flag Commission, which will make a recommendation as to whether the state should design a new flag by Sept. 1. If the commission decides to replace the current flag, it will crowdsource new designs and make a recommendation to the General Assembly by Dec. 3, 2024.
Illinois Flag Commission - Illinois Secretary of State
The purposes of the Commission are to develop new State flag designs and to make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning whether the current State flag ought to be replaced with a redesigned State flag.
Illinois to soon accept submissions for new state flag - Chicago Tribune
Aug 28, 2024 · The state of Illinois will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design on Sept. 3 as a commission decides whether Illinois’ current flag needs to be replaced.
Illinois Flag Commission accepting submissions for new state flag
Sep 5, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Illinois may soon get a new flag and you could be the one to design it. The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office opened the new flag design submission portal Tuesday allowing anyone to send their ideas to the Illinois Flag Commission.
Pritzker signs law to consider a new state flag
Aug 11, 2023 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a law that sets the state on the path to get a new flag. Pritzker signed into law SB1818 on Monday, which creates a new commission to consider options for a new state flag.
Should Illinois change its state flag? New law explores that ...
Aug 7, 2023 · CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois has had two state flags, one adopted in 1915 and another in 1970. On Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill that creates the Illinois Flag Commission with...
Pritzker signs legislation to develop new Illinois state flag designs
Aug 7, 2023 · Governor Pritzker has signed SB 1818 which creates the Illinois Flag Commission for the purpose of exploring the creation of a new state flag and developing new state flag designs.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill to explore new state flag creation – Illinois ...
Aug 9, 2023 · The Illinois Flag Commission will select potential flags by September 2024. On Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB1818 which creates the Illinois Flag Commission for the purpose of exploring the creation of a new state flag and developing new state flag designs.
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