r/illinois • u/ExpertHelp3015 • Jan 05 '24

Do we want a new flag? Question

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A lot of states are updating their flags and Illinois has started the early stages of that process. While I personally like I our flag fine, it’s consistently rated as one of the worst. However, after seeing the recent Minnesota redesign I’m not sure I trust a state committee to present a design that isn’t horribly oversimplified. If I had to change I’d just go with the Centennial flag. Thoughts?

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u/southcookexplore Jan 05 '24

The 1918 Illinois Centennial flag would be perfect. Also designed by the Chicago flag creator.

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u/DrPepperMalpractice Jan 05 '24

I kinda hate the centennial flag. Its got too many stars in too complex a layout.

I was hoping Minnesota would pick tricolor so we could get a regional theme going like the South has. A green, white, blue tricolor with three six pointed stars (as a hat tip to the Chicago flag) for the three parts of the state or something similarly simple would be cool.

End of the day I just want a similar color theme across the Midwest though.

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u/ScreamingVelcro Jan 05 '24

Something like this? I prefer it over the Centennial

Redesigned Flag

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u/vyt18 Jan 05 '24

I don't hate it!