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IL Voters 'Overwhelmingly' Reject Proposed Flag Redesign

The current Illinois state flag received over 165,000 votes, accounting for 43 percent of nearly 385,000 total votes in the redesign contest, as reported by Secretary Alexi Giannoulias.
The Illinois Flag Commission will provide a report to the General Assembly by April 1, 2025, recommending actions regarding the state flag.
Senator Doris Turner stated that lawmakers will ultimately decide whether to change the state flag or keep the current design.
Turner emphasized the need for a thorough analysis of the voting results before making any further decisions regarding the flag.

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IL Voters 'Overwhelmingly' Reject Proposed Flag Redesign

IL Voters 'Overwhelmingly' Reject Proposed Flag Redesign - Across Illinois, IL - Illinois residents cast more than 385,000 votes on whether to keep the state's "seal on a bedsheet" or adopt a new flag.

3 days ago·United States

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The News-Gazette

Current state flag prevails in contest; Champaign firm's design takes second

State officials announced Thursday morning that the current flag won the contest with 165,602 votes, or 43 percent. However, Champaign-based firm Clanin Creative is proud of its design's second-place finish

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Block Club Chicago

Illinois Residents Take Hard Pass On New Flag Designs, Sticking With 'Seal On A Bedsheet'

The Illinois General Assembly will review the poll results and a report from a flag commission before making a final vote on whether to keep the current flag — per the public's preference — or scrap it for something more colorful.

3 days ago·Chicago, United States

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capitolfax.com

Capitol Fa - Your Illinois News Radar » Illinois might stick with its ‘seal on a bedsheet’ flag after allCapitolFax.com

* Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias… Drum roll please…🥁 After receiving 385,000 votes, we have a DECISIVE winner in the state flag redesign contest! The Illinois Flag Commission will now report the results to the General Assembly who will vote on whether to adopt a new flag or keep the current one. pic.twitter.com/CS3RMesLH6 — Secretary Alexi Giannoulias [...]

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