Illinois Residents to Vote on New State Flag Design

The state of Illinois is holding a public vote to decide the future of its state flag. After nearly 5,000 designs were submitted in a statewide competition, the Illinois Flag Commission selected ten finalists to represent the state’s identity.

From January 1 to March 15, 2025, residents can cast their votes online. The results will guide the Illinois General Assembly in determining whether to adopt a new flag or retain the existing one, marking a significant moment in the state’s history.

The Illinois flag redesign vote not only includes the top ten finalist designs selected by the Illinois Flag Commission but also offers three additional options: the current Illinois state flag, the Centennial flag, and the Sesquicentennial flag. These options provide voters with the chance to either embrace a historic design or choose one of the proposed new symbols for the state.

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