It is one of nine U.S. state flags to feature an eagle, alongside those of Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming. The first Great Seal of the …

flag of Illinois U.S. state flag consisting of a white field (background) with the state seal in the centre showing a bald eagle, a shield, a ribbon, and other symbols. In 1913, five years prior to …

On July 1, 1970, a new flag design created by Florence Hutchison of Greenfield, “a white field carrying the word ‘ILLINOIS’ and the emblem portion of the state seal,” was approved and …

Apr 5, 2022 · Illinois had no state flag for almost 100 years after becoming a state. In 1912—6 years before the state’s centennial celebration—Ella Park Lawrence, the state regent of the …

Illinois State Flag Illinois has had two official state flags. Ella Park Lawrence, state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), led a vigorous campaign that included a contest …

The public overwhelmingly favors retaining the current state flag, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced following the five-week voting period to consider a redesign of the …

The flag and Seal of the State of Illinois are the state's official symbols. The seal is used on official state documents. The top part of the seal has the words "Seal of the State of Illinois" The date …

Illinois has had two official state flags. The first was officially adopted on July 6, 1915, after a vigorous campaign by Mrs. Ella Park Lawrence, State Regent of the Daughters of the …

The state flag is a simple representation of the state seal of Illinois against a white background. The state’s name was added to the flag to ensure that people not familiar with the seal would …

Illinois has had two official state flags. • Ella Park Lawrence, the State Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), advocated for the creation of the first state flag, which …