Description
Show your love for the Prairie State with our authentic Illinois flag!
This Illinois state flag is manufactured in America from 100% nylon, a lightweight material that can fly even in gentle winds. Nylon’s lightness also means it can dry quickly, helping prevent mildew growth after rain and humidity. Our Illinois flags are digitally printed, creating vibrant colors that are UV-resistant.
We carry the state flag of Illinois in the sizes 12” x 18”, 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, 6’ x 10’, 8’ x 12’, 10’ x 15’, and 12’ x 18’. The 3’ x 5’ flag is the most popular among our customers and is an excellent fit for our 6’ tangle-free pole. Each flag is equipped with a durable canvas header and brass grommets, which makes for easy attachment to any of our outdoor flagpoles.
Illinois Flag Features
- American-made
- Official 1970 design
- 100% premium nylon
- Sturdy canvas heading
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
8’ x 12’ and Up Sized IL Flags
- Nylon rope instead of grommets
- Galvanized thimbles
- Extra stitching on fly-end corners
Note: To help prolong your flag’s life, take it down during inclement weather and re-hem it if the ends become damaged. For more tips, read our blog post detailing flag care and best practices.
Are you interested in setting up a formal display in honor of Illinois? Consider creating a display featuring our indoor Illinois flag, finished with gold fringe and a pole sleeve.
Illinois Flag Meaning & History
In 1914, a contest was held for proposed designs for the Illinois state flag. Lucy Derwent was the winner, and her design became the official state flag in 1915. In the 1960s, the flag was altered to include the state name below the seal. This was signed into law in 1969, and the new flag design went into use in 1970.
This flag features the Great Seal of Illinois, designed to resemble the United States Seal. It features the date when Illinois became a state - 1818. The date 1868 is also on the seal for when the Great Seal was redesigned. The seal also features an eagle and the state’s motto: State Sovereignty, National Union.
Why are Flags at Half-Mast Today in Illinois?
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Other Details
Flag Adopted: June 27, 1969
Entered Union: December 3, 1818
Motto: "State sovereignty, national union"
Nickname: Land of Lincoln, The Prairie State
Known For: The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Chicago Sports
State Bird: Northern Cardinal
State Flower: Violet
State Mammal: White-Tailed Deer
Famous Illinoisans: Jack Benny, Raymond Chandler, Jennie Garth, Benny Goodman, Ronald Reagan, Ernest Hemingway, Patti Smith
