From State Senator Craig Wilcox:
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| The debate over the potential redesign of Illinois’ state flag continues to be divisive. There are strong opinions on both sides, but personally I believe the effort is a misuse of time and taxpayer dollars. I see no need to stray away from the current Illinois flag. In my opinion, the state cannot afford to divert resources to a flag redesign when more pressing issues, such as financial instability and the need to attract businesses remain unaddressed. In a state already grappling with significant budget challenges, I view the flag redesign as emblematic of misplaced priorities, especially at a time when Illinois residents are looking for solutions to everyday problems. The Illinois Flag Commission selected its top 10 finalists from nearly 5,000 submissions for the state flag redesign contest. I have these designs are available for public viewing and voting on the Secretary of State’s website. Residents have the opportunity to vote for one of the new designs, select from historical flag designs, or reject a redesign entirely by voting to retain the current flag. Individuals can cast their votes once every 24 hours, but once a vote is submitted, it cannot be changed. After the public voting concludes, the Illinois Flag Commission will tally the votes and submit its findings and recommendations to the Illinois General Assembly by April 1. At that time, members of the General Assembly will vote on whether to adopt a new flag, return to a previous design, or retain the current flag. |
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It’s hard to argue that our current flag is not boring.
Compare it to my home state of Maryland’s flag:
Maryland’s is identifable from a distance.
One cannot say the same for Illinois’
My favorite design took me a couple of looks to figure out it out:
It features Lincoln’s profile looking at the Mississippi River.
One cannot argue that it is not distinctive and that it would not recognizable from s distance.
One can vote once a day.
