Buy the Official Illinois State Flag – Land of Lincoln Design Built for Midwest Outdoor Display ★ 100% Made in USA – FMAA certified with all-American materials and labor; a fitting standard for the Land of Lincoln ★ Heavy Duty 200-Denier Nylon – engineered for sub-zero winters, Lake Michigan winds, and Midwest thunderstorms ★ UV-Resistant Solar Shield – keeps the white field, state seal, and "State Sovereignty, National Union" motto vivid year-round ★ Official Illinois Flag Design – authentic state seal with eagle and motto per Illinois state specifications ★ Brass Grommets + Reinforced Header – secure mounting for home, business, or flagpole ★ 4-Point Needle Lock-Stitch Fly Hem – prevents fraying for long-lasting outdoor display ★ 4 Sizes Available – 3x5, 4x6, 5x8, and 6x10 to fit any flagpole ★ Fast Shipping + 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee – buy with total confidence Buy the Illinois State Flag Made in USA and fly your Land of Lincoln pride with a flag built to endure everything the Midwest delivers. Handcrafted from heavyweight 200-denier nylon with UV-resistant Solar Shield treatment, this outdoor Illinois flag keeps the crisp white field, the detailed state seal with its soaring eagle, shield, and "State Sovereignty, National Union" motto vivid and sharp through sub-zero winters, Lake Michigan wind-driven storms, humid summers, and punishing Midwest thunderstorms. Every flag is FMAA certified — guaranteeing 100% American materials and labor, a fitting standard for the state that produced Abraham Lincoln — and features spurred brass grommets, a reinforced polyester canvas heading, and a 4-point needle lock-stitch fly hem engineered to resist fraying season after season. Available in four sizes (3x5, 4x6, 5x8, and 6x10), this heavy duty Illinois state flag ships fast and is backed by a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. Order your Made in USA Illinois flag today. Illinois Flag History Adopted: June 27, 1969Illinois State Flag Design: Seal of Illinois on a white fieldDesigned by: Sharon TyndaleIllinois has had two official state flags. The first Illinois state flag was adopted on July 6, 1915, after a vigorous campaign by Mrs. Ella Park Lawrence, state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).Following a contest among Illinois DAR chapters to design an Illinois flag, the Rockford chapter’s entry, designed by Miss Lucy Derwent, was chosen. State Sen. Raymond D. Meeker introduced a bill making the DAR’s design the official state flag, and it became law on July 6, 1915.More than 50 years later, a move to design a new flag was initiated by Chief Petty Officer Bruce McDaniel of Waverly, then serving in Vietnam. The identity of the Illinois flag hanging among other state flags in his mess hall was often questioned because it did not carry the state’s name. Therefore, McDaniel requested the word "Illinois" be added to the flag.A bill to amend the original Flag Act of 1915 was sponsored by State Rep. Jack Walker of Lansing and a new flag with the word “Illinois” was approved by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie on Sept. 17, 1969. Ogilvie then appointed a committee to develop specifications for the new state flag to ensure its uniformity of design and color in its reproduction by flag makers. Mrs. Sanford Hutchison of Greenfield, who had done extensive research on the official design of the state seal, submitted a flag design that contained all the required elements as specified by law. Her design — a white field with the word "Illinois" and an exact replica of the state seal — became the official state flag of Illinois on July 1, 1970. NOT ALL ILLINOIS STATE FLAGS ARE THE SAME! HERE'S WHY...Extra care is taken in making these flags. Flag designs are researched to ensure that they are authentic and current. We use sturdy fabrics, allowing the flags to be flown outdoors, indoors, or carried in parades. ★ Constructed with 100% Heavy Duty Nylon (digital dyed) ★ Beautiful, brilliant colors★ Resistant to wear and tear of sun & rain★ Complete with heavy canvas heading & brass grommets to meet the most demanding commercial and residential uses.★ All outdoor flags are finished with heavy-duty thread, polyester heading, brass grommets, and four needle fly hem★ State flags constructed to precise specifications★ Flies in the slightest breeze★ Proudly Made in the USA★ Honor Illinois Heritage – a meaningful gift for proud Illinoisans, Lincoln history enthusiasts, veterans, and anyone who carries the Land of Lincoln spirit HEAVY-DUTY NYLON OUTDOOR STATE FLAGS WITH SOLAR SHIELDOur most popular and versatile outdoor Illinois flag, USA Flag Co. flags offer the optimum combination of elegance and durability for every purpose. The 100% nylon material provides a rich, lustrous appearance. Our flags have superb wearing strength due to the material’s superior strength-to-weight ratio and will fly in the slightest breeze. State flags are finished with strong, polyester canvas headings and spurred brass grommets, and four needle fly hem. The result is a flag that will be flown with pride year after year.SOLAR SHIELD Rich, Vivid Colors Durable Fire-Resistant Mothproof Mildew Resistant Sheds Water Lightweight for Flyability Add this Illinois State Flag to your cart for Immediate Delivery Now. Source:"Illinois Handbook of Government: 2007-2008" Secretary of State of Illinois
