The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB” — a state “Seal on a Bedsheet.” The white banner emblazoned with the state's eagle-themed emblem was adopted in 1915, so forward-looking lawmakers adopted a law creating a contest for a new one.

I can hear the vexillologists weep.

  • KatherineEnglish
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    11 days ago

    Slide the main image over to see the 2nd and 3rd place flags.