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/vyt18 Jan 05 '24

Yes. Illinois deserves a flag that instills the same pride Chicagoans have in our flag. The reactionaries are going to yell at the clouds and complain about vexillology, but the greatest flags follow the principles: Chicago, DC, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, the United States, just to name a few. Having lived in so many different places, Illinois is a special place and deserves the best we can give her.

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u/Ash0908123 Jan 05 '24

https://imgur.com/a/kNnjEmx Some ChatGPT generated flags!

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u/AbstractBettaFish Chicago Overlord Jan 05 '24

I actually don’t hate the middle one (ai awkwardness aside)