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Illinois state flag: When and how to vote for a new design

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing process to redesign the Illinois state flag. Currently, Illinois has two official state flags: one with the state seal on a white background and another with the seal on a blue background. A bill passed by the Illinois House and Senate, awaiting the Governor's signature, would establish a commission to explore new designs for the flag. This initiative stems from a desire to update the flag's imagery to better reflect contemporary Illinois. The commission would include members from various sectors like arts, history, and education, and would be tasked with creating new designs by September 1, 2024, with public input being a significant part of the process. If approved, this could lead to a public vote on the new design, potentially making Illinois one of the few states to change its flag through such a democratic process.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/illinois-state-flag-when-and-how-to-vote-for-a-new-design/ar-AA1vPIRC ]