Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias recently announced that the Illinois Flag Commission began accepting public submissions for a new state flag design on Sept. 3.
The commission will accept design ideas for consideration from the public – online or via mail – until Oct. 18. The commission also plans to work with schools and local libraries to inform Illinoisans about the process and encourage residents to take part.
The commission was created in 2023 after Senate Bill 1818, sponsored by State Senator Doris Turner (48th District – Springfield) and State Representative Kam Buckner (26th District – Chicago) was signed into law.
For more on the contest, please see this week’s print edition.