Flag waiver? Illinois residents overwhelming reject idea of redesigning state flag
The redesign contest included 10 new designs, two former state flags and the current one. The current flag received over ...
Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN13d
Illinoisans were asked to vote on a new state flag design. Here's what they chose
After 385,000 votes, Illinois residents overwhelmingly chose to retain the current state flag, despite new design options.
ABC News6d
Illinois votes on a new state flag design -- and chooses the current one
The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB” — a state “Seal on a Bedsheet.” SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Flags engender such loyalty and pride, they often become very personal ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana13d
Illinois state flag likely to remain unchanged
Approximately 43% of the 385,000 flag votes submitted online since January favored keeping Illinois' flag as it is.
Star Tribune6d
Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one
That would be (state) ‘’Seal on a Bedsheet,‘’ the derisive moniker with which some have burdened the Illinois state flag, a gleaming white banner emblazoned with the state’s bald eagle ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d
Illinois votes on a new state flag design -- and chooses the current one
That would be (state) “Seal on a Bedsheet,” the derisive moniker with which some have burdened the Illinois state flag, a gleaming white banner emblazoned with the state's bald eagle-themed ...