ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS ARE VOTING TO LOOK INTO REVAMPING THE OFFICIAL STATE FLAG. 

THE APPROPRIATELY NAMED SENATE BILL 1818 HAS CLEARED BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE. THAT’S THE YEAR ILLINOIS BECAME A STATE. REPRESENTATIVE KAM BUCKNER OF CHICAGO SAYS THE MEASURE CREATES THE ILLINOIS FLAG COMMISSION.

SPRINGFIELD SENATOR DORIS TURNER SAYS THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN A LOT OF EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE PROSPECT OF A REDESIGN.

THE PUBLIC WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE INPUT AND THE COMMISSION MUST ISSUE ITS RECOMMENDATIONS BY DECEMBER OF 2024. THE BILL STILL NEEDS TO BE SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE GOVERNOR.