SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design next week, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Wednesday. The commission was created last year after Senate Bill 1818 was signed into law. The goal of the bill was to develop new state flag designs to determine if one of them should replace the current state flag. The current flag was adopted in 1969. The commission will accep…

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Illinois opens contest to redesign state flag

Illinois could get a new state flag — and you could design it.Starting Tuesday, the public can begin submitting proposals — up to three per person — to the Illinois Flag Commission, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Wednesday. “This is a great opportunity to create something that truly embodies and celebrates our great state," Giannoulias said. "The beauty of this process is the public involvement. We’re not only encouraging folks t…

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Illinois holding contest to design new state flag

The public can submit designs for a new Illinois state flag beginning next month, with a voting process to follow.

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Could there soon be a new Illinois flag? Secretary of State opens state flag redesign contest

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois is having a competition to design a new state flag, and residents are encouraged to submit their proposals. The contest will open on Tuesday, September 3rd and run until October 18th. The Illinois General Assembly will then decide whether to adopt a new flag, or keep the existing design. "I’m excited to see the creativity of Illinois residents and how they display their passion for our great state,” said Illin…

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Illinois wants YOU to design a new state flag

Illinois residents will soon have the opportunity to leave their mark on state history by designing a new state flag. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Illinois Flag Commission will open its doors to public submissions for a new state flag design. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reflect the state’s diverse identity […]

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Illinois Launches Public Contest for New State Flag Design

It looks like the state of Illinois is on its way to scrapping its current flag in favor of one designed by residents. The contest will be accepting submissions until October 18. “I’m excited to see the creativity of Illinois residents and how they display their passion for our great state,” said Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. “The symbols that represent and unify our state are important and this presents an excellent opportunity to engag…

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