SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois is in search of a new design for the state flag.
Public submissions for a new state flag design will be accepted from now until October 18. Residents can submit designs here.
State Senator Doris Turner led Senate Bill 1818 to create the Illinois Flag Commission to develop new state flag designs. The commission will make recommendations to the General Assembly deciding whether the current state flag should be replaced with a redesigned state flag by April 1, 2025.
The commission will select 10 designs based on how they reflect the identity of Illinois and will host an online public survey for the public to vote on their favorites or to keep the current flag. Voting will begin January 1 and last six weeks.
“We need to ensure government is evolving with the times so people are engaged and a part of what is going on across the state,” Turner said in a statement. “My hope is that Illinois’ flag will truly represent Illinois – a state with a strong workforce, an agriculture champion and so much more.”