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Mr. Encyclopedia

I'm not a trained vexillologist but I was born and raised in Illinois and all these flags suck shit.

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Mr. Encyclopedia

The six pointed Chicago star ought to be included in an Illinois flag. 21 is too many stripes. The negative space I is clever but it doesn't work. Illinois might be a big negative space but giant serif I doesn't say "Illinois" to me (unlike the current Illinois flag, which literally says "Illinois" to everyone).

Relationship to Illinois: In the fall of 2004, I lived in Chicago and was studying industrial design at UIC. My great grandfather, Harry James McCartney was an engraver in Chicago. He worked downtown at the Sears, Roebuck and Co where he illustrated and engraved images of lamps, heaters, and other household accessories that were printed on the pages of the Sears mail-order catalogue. His father was James A. McCartney, a civil war veteran from Illinois. He became the IL Attorney General from 1881-1885. Explain the meaning behind your flag: The 21 red + white stripes represent Illinois as the 21st state of this union. The blue field with the six-pointed white star represents Chicago. The negative space between the blue and white fields form the shape of an I to represent Illinois.
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Mr. Encyclopedia

No shade to Johnna and Spresalynn but one, that's not what a monarch butterfly looks like and two, seven states have the monarch butterfly as their state insect. It's not remotely emblematic of Illinois. Also that is a bad shade of orange. Sorry.

Relationship to Illinois: The students who worked on this flag are high school students living in Illinois named Johnna and Spresalynn. Explain the meaning behind your flag: The state butterfly, the Monarch, is the focal point of this flag that includes 21 stars for Illinois being the 21st state (the large star represents Illinois). The orange represents success, determination, and creativity while the blue stands for trust, loyalty, and sincerity and strength.
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Mr. Encyclopedia

When the guy who submitted this flag (found it? After learning about this two days ago?) repeatedly mentions that it needs work it probably doesn't deserve to be on the finalists list. I don't have to explain why complex abstract shapes are bad flag design.

Relationship to Illinois: Born and raised. From 1984-2002, I spent my childhood in central Illinois, I’ve lived and worked in Bloomington/Normal for 26 of my 40 years of life. My dad, sister, niece, and the majority of my aunts and uncles are still here. All of my grandparents are buried here. I found out about this commission only days ago after spending two years abroad. I found this old design from 2016 just today. It needs works. It lacks our current eagle, perhaps to be placed in white silhouette above the star. Explain the meaning behind your flag: This slice of Old Glory is also a nod to the French flag, banners which both stood here. A single star shines our contribution to the union. Abe’s silhouette reminds us of our past. The red field highlights our present: Illinois’ most iconic border, formed by the mighty Mississippi. It’s steady flow, as progress itself, cuts through our banner in white leading us ever to the future. The flag still lacks any representation of our Illiniwek and Miami heritage, which should be added by their progeny.
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Mr. Encyclopedia

I hate to admit it but this is the best flag on the list. A symbol that is both corn kernels, a gear, and the state flower? Blue stripes that abstractly represent prominent water features? It's well-thought. Shame about the colors. Miserable desaturated millennial colors, get that shit out of here. Come back with some real shades of blue.

Relationship to Illinois: As someone born, raised, and educated in the state of Illinois, I am proud to call Illinois home and plan to do so for life. I believe strongly that my character and view of the world as a citizen and as an architect has been shaped by the cultural, geographic, economic, historic, and architectural diversity of our state. Explain the meaning behind your flag: The four dark blue bars in this submission represent the four geographic features that hold the greatest geographic, economic, and historic significance in the creation of Illinois: Lake Michigan, the Mississippi River, the Ohio River, and the Chicago River/ Illinois River system. The corn kernels and 21-pronged gear that form our state flower, the violet, represent the agricultural and industrial foundations of our state and its status as the 21st state admitted to the Union.
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Mr. Encyclopedia

Incredible "I just think it's neat" energy here. The star is gold because Illinois is rich! The big bar is for Lake Michigan and the little one are uhhhh they just look nice! The circle is Abraham Lincon's hat seen from above! Definitely all real things considered while making this flag and not just made up after the fact.

Relationship to Illinois: I’ve lived here for nearly 10 years and have grown to love this state. It’s an excellent place to settle down, with welcoming people who have always made me feel at home. From stunning city views to beautiful countryside, my appreciation for this state has deepened. Explain the meaning behind your flag: A large gold star in the center draws attention, much like the standout features of our state. Gold color symbolizes out the richness in our state, people, land and views. A horizontal blue line symbolizes lake Michigan, separating the sky from the rich land. Two smaller lines add a neat, elegant touch. The central circle abstractly represents the view from above Abraham Lincoln’s hat.
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Mr. Encyclopedia

If you put the shape of your state on your flag you have already lost, but sure let's stick a guy's head in there too. Why not? Totally sane things to do on a flag. I like that they have a special star to signify Chicago but it's the wrong shape. Excellent eye for detail.

Relationship to Illinois: Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been proud to call Springfield my home. I come from generations of Illinoisans and have chosen to raise my family here as well. I’ve spent much of my life exploring the state and experiencing its wonders firsthand what I’ve found is there is much to what makes Illinois great: our rich history, our landscape, our variety of people and the places they live. My designs reflect these qualities in a way that can hopefully inspire others to share my pride for my home. Explain the meaning behind your flag: The outline of Abraham Lincoln symbolizes liberty, opportunity and the equality of all people. The outline of Illinois symbolizes the pride we share for our state. The circle of 21 stars represents our communal togetherness and honors our state being the 21st to join the USA. The white star symbolizes Chicago and its upper-right location. Dark blue represents our blue-collar attitude and industrial power. Gold represents our prairie and agricultural history. White represents our bright spirit.
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Listen guys we're trying to get rid of the current "super complicated picture in the middle of nothing" flag. Stop replacing it with a different complicated picture. Replacing the word "Illinois" printed on the flag with the state's outline is in no way an improvement. The light blue side bars are ugly and make the whole thing feel constrained.

Relationship to Illinois: I have lived in Illinois for my entire life (40 years). I grew up in Naperville and then moved to Chicago where I lived for about 18 years before moving to Des Plaines. Explain the meaning behind your flag: My flag uses a silhouette design of the state of Illinois as the focal point. I always felt Illinois had a distinct outline. 21 stars circle the state to symbolize it being the 21st state to enter the Union. Additionally, I used the circular design to symbolize Illinois being a kind of center of the country, whether it is geographically or from Chicago serving as a hub for train and air traffic. Finally, the blue edges represent the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan which flank the state.
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Mr. Encyclopedia

This would be a great flag... for any state in the midwest. 18 star points referencing Illinois founding in 1818 borders on being an easter egg. They claim this flag has 21 stripes, where is the 21st? The white outline around the sun? That's a stripe? And what about the white, anyway? The description mentions blue, green, and yellow, but not white. I guess white is just the default color, representing how whiteness is valued in the great state of Illinois.

Relationship to Illinois: My connection to Illinois runs deep. My ancestors came from Ireland in the early 1900s and settled in Gridley, IL, where they farmed corn, soybeans, and raised livestock. My father grew up on that same farm, while my mother was raised in Champaign. They met at Illinois State University, where I also earned my Bachelor of Arts in graphic design. I’ve lived in Illinois my entire life, and its agricultural landscapes and small-town values make me proud to call Illinois home. Explain the meaning behind your flag: The 21 stripes represent Illinois as the 21st state and reflect its agricultural roots, resembling rows of crops and the open prairie. Three six-pointed stars represent the state’s three regions--northern, central, and southern--and their 18 points reference Illinois’ founding in 1818. A sun on the horizon, also featured on our current state flag, represents renewal. The colors--Blue for unity, Green for agriculture, and Yellow for a bright future--honor Illinois’ history and natural beauty.
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Mr. Encyclopedia

No. No. Fuck. Take your crayons and go home.

Relationship to Illinois: My late wife Maureen Thomas (1952-2023) was born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois. Explain the meaning behind your flag: The idea of mine is simply an embellishment to the existing flag (helps to save money on an entire new design). Placing red and blue vertical bars on each end (with a narrow white stripe in between the colors) eliminates the ‘seal-on-bedsheet’ look. Not overly imaginative, but practical and economic.
Mr. Encyclopedia

Much star. Very circle. Wow. This is the last flag on the list, but why are so many of these flags predominantly blue and white? What is going on that people think about Illinois, a state that is edge to edge farmland, and think blue and white? Anyway, if you changed this flag to red and black it would be the perfect flag for an evil dictatorship in a cartoon.

Relationship to Illinois: I am 18 years old and a lifelong resident, born in Moline and currently living in Rock Island. My parents were also born and raised in this state. Explain the meaning behind your flag: The flag is divided into 7 stripes, in a pattern of white and blue alternating. The biggest blue stripe represents Lake Michigan while the smaller blue stripes represent the state’s various rivers such as the Mississippi and the Illinois. The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state. The small white stripes represent the state’s industry and commerce while the bigger white stripes represent the state’s agriculture.
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