“Some may call it an SOB and the vexillogical community (flag experts) may hate it, but people overwhelmingly prefer our ...

There were nearly 400,000 votes over a five-week period. Take a look at what design won the Illinois state flag contest.

The banner also features a rising sun and a rock featuring the year 1818, when Illinois was founded, and 1868, the year the state’s official seal was proposed.

Approximately 43% of the 385,000 flag votes submitted online since January favored keeping Illinois' flag as it is.

The people of Illinois have spoken, and they overwhelmingly favor retaining the current state flag. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced the results of the state flag ...