Relationship to Illinois: In fall 2004, I lived in Chicago and was studying industrial design at UIC. My great-grandfather Harry James McCartney was an engraver in Chicago.

The state of Illinois will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design on Sept. 3 as a commission decides whether Illinois’ current flag needs to be replaced. Gov. JB Pritzker ...

Illinois Flag Commission will accept submissions for redesign contest 00:39. CHICAGO (CBS) — Secretary of State Alexi Ginnoulias announced Wednesday that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin ...

The Illinois state flag is displayed on a building along North LaSalle Street in the Loop on Aug. 29, 2024. Pat Nabong/Chicago Sun-Times The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter ...

Illinois holding contest to design new state flag Entries can be submitted online starting Tuesday. The deadline is Oct. 18. A commission will pick 10 finalists, with the public getting a chance ...

Design from 19-year-old Rock Island resident named a finalist to become the new Illinois state flag The public will be able to vote for their favorite design in January. To stream News 8 on your ...

Participants can visit www.ilsos.gov and upload online or submit their design via mail addressed to Illinois Flag Commission, Howlett Building, Room 476, 501 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62756 ...