“Only the simplest designs really function well,” says Kaye, who is the secretary of the North American Vexillological ...

Public reaction to the 10 finalists has been mixed, to say the least, so we turned to local design experts. They had some ...

They range from serious — incorporating principles of flag design and the key symbols of Illinois such as its waterways and agricultural roots — to silly, such as a Chicago hot dog.

“The symbols that represent and unify our state are important and this presents an excellent opportunity to engage Illinoisans and showcase their pride.” The contest started after the Illinois ...