SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KMOX) - The Illinois Flag Commission announced Tuesday the top 10 finalists for their state flag competition. Residents can vote on the ideas online beginning Jan. 1 or can also ...

ST. LOUIS — The Illinois Flag Commission has revealed the Top 10 finalists in its new state flag design competition. Starting in January, the public can vote on their favorite design through the ...

ILLINOIS, USA — Illinois officials on Tuesday released its 10 finalist designs for the new and improved state flag. The old state flag had a lot going on.

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.

So when he heard about Illinois' flag redesign contest, he had to throw his hat in the ring. "The seal itself is fine," Senatra said, referencing the current Illinois flag.

This image provided by Heritage Auctions, shows 21-star U.S. flag. Illinois state investigators are scrutinizing the purchase by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum of this 21-star ...

The flag, measuring 7-foot-5 by 6-foot-5, is known as a "Grand Luminary" because its 21 stars are arranged in the shape of a star.

Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS — The Illinois Flag Commission has revealed the Top 10 finalists in its new state flag design competition.

The Illinois Flag Commission announced that the state, in an effort to update the old flag, would accept new designs through Oct. 18. See the finalists here.

The flag, measuring 7-foot-5 by 6-foot-5 (2.26 meters by 1.96 meters), is known as a “Grand Luminary” because its 21 stars are arranged in the shape of a star.