As the state debates whether to adopt a new banner, Illinois flag voting will conclude this week, officials say.

The original call for artists, or otherwise, to submit their suggested designs saw more than 5,000 entries pour in with the Illinois Flag Commission. From that panoply, the commission narrowed the ...

Ted Kaye, a vexillologist, or person who studies flags, calls it a “seal on a bedsheet” — an unflattering term for a flag ...

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 ...

Currently, an exploratory vote is being held to determine whether Illinois could get a new flag. There are 10 options and ...

Reactions have been mixed on the 10 finalists. Before voting closes on Feb. 14, hear from design experts about what makes for a good option. Coco Chanel made a name for designing many things ...

Ted Kaye, a vexillologist, or person who studies flags, calls it a “seal on a bedsheet” — an unflattering term for a flag design in vexillology circles — and said Illinois needs a rebrand.