The 21st Show

The latest on Illinois state flag design contest

 
State Sen. Doris Turner

State Senator Doris Turner joins members of the Illinois Flag Commission at a press conference on September 5 to announce that residents can now submit new flag designs. Office of State Senator Doris Turner

Illinois is accepting submissions for a new design for the state flag. Today, the state lawmaker who sponsored the law that created the Illinois Flag Commission joins the 21st as well as an expert on flag design.

They discuss what elements make a good flag design, what the commission will be looking for when going through entries, and opposition to the redesign process. 

GUESTS

Ted Kaye 
Secretary, North American Vexillological Association

 

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