Why are flags at half staff in Illinois? What to know
Illinois flags have been ordered to fly at half staff until sunset Monday, Feb. 17, but it's not because of Presidents Day.
Illinois flag voting closes this week. Here's how you can still cast ballots
As the state debates whether to adopt a new banner, Illinois flag voting will conclude this week, officials say.
American Eagle at Six Flags Great America to receive roller coaster landmark honor
The American Eagle is made of Douglas fir trees and was painted by hand, Six Flags said. Construction began in June 1980, and ...
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Voting opens to choose Illinois state flag redesign, including option to just keep the current one
CHICAGO (CBS) — Voting is open for people to choose which of the 10 finalists for the Illinois state flag redesign most deserves to replace the current model. The original call for artists ...
Illinois state flag has fans — and could keep flying after design contest
Votes are being tallied in the Illinois flag contest, but the current flag has its fans and lawmakers could decide to keep it ...
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Illinois' new flag: What design experts say to consider as you vote among 10 finalists
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas’ campaign staff assemble a Illinois State flag for the podium during Vallas’ election night party at Recess in 2023. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times ...
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Bears to host first-ever collegiate women's flag football game for state of Illinois
The Bears will host the first-ever collegiate women’s flag football game for the state of Illinois on March 8, 2025, at the ...
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Illinois state flag has fans — and could keep flying after design contest
CHICAGO — Scott Grandchamp was cleaning out the backroom last month at the LaGrange Park Ace Hardware store he owns when he found an untouched Illinois state flag tucked into a safe. He decided ...