SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS/AP) --A bill proposed in the Illinois Senate would get rid of state symbols, such as the state bird, flower and state animal, among many others. The State Journal-Register ...

A bill proposed in the Illinois Senate would get rid of state symbols, such as the state bird, flower and state animal, among many others. Republican Sen. Tom Rooney of Rolling Meadows proposed ...

Illinois has more than 30 state symbols. Some are easily recognizable, like the state flag; and others are more niche, like the state pie (pumpkin) or the state snack food (popcorn).