Disappointingly, citizens who participated in the process overwhelmingly voted to retain the current flag, which some have lovingly dubbed a “Seal on a Bedsheet” — or SOB. Voters were presented 13 ...

The current flag, which features a classic seal of a bald eagle on a plain white background, received more votes than the next six top designs combined. “Some may call it an SOB — a seal on a bedsheet ...

The public had a chance to vote for a new flag from one of 12 designs or keep the current one. And after five weeks of voting, the current flag won — and by a lot. Of the nearly 385,000 votes ...

“Thank you to everyone who made their voice heard on the future of this important symbol of state pride.” The Illinois Flag Commission chose the finalists, which included 10 new designs and three ...