Earlier this year, the public had the chance to vote for their favorite out of 10 new designs, three previous iterations and the current state flag.

The Chicago flag tells a story in its stars and stripes, and there is meaning behind each of the elements of the iconic banner.

In January and February, vexillological Illinoisans engaged in a process led by the state to select a new state flag.

Father Pfleger said he plans to keep this flag flying upside down here until the state of normalcy returns to the country. A spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Chicago had no comment on the display.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois voters have opted to keep the current state flag ahead of several proposed redesigns, the Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' Office said. This comes after five weeks ...

The protesters said they are fighting against Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, and its cuts to government ...

(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) Rockford coach Tim Trevier speaks to his players before Illinois’ first women’s college flag football game against Benedictine on March 8, 2025, at the ...

Since March 2020, the Bears have worked to expand girls flag football. Bears manager of youth and high school football Gustavo Silva and former Chicago Public Schools director of sports administration ...