ILLINOIS’S STATE FLAG MAY BE REDESIGNED UNDER A NEW LAW. 

THE LAW CREATES THE ILLINOIS FLAG COMMISSION, WHICH WILL EXPLORE WHETHER THE CURRENT FLAG SHOULD BE REPLACED AND POTENTIAL DESIGNS. IT WAS SPONSORED BY SENATOR DORIS TURNER OF SPRINGFIELD, WHO WANTS THE PUBLIC TO GET INVOLVED.

TURNER ADDS.

THE GROUP WILL SELECT UP TO 10 NEW DESIGNS BY SEPTEMBER OF NEXT YEAR AND SUBMIT A REPORT TO LAWMAKERS BY DECEMBER 2024. THE CURRENT STATE FLAG IS WHITE AND FEATURES THE GREAT SEAL OF ILLINOIS.