In January and February, vexillological Illinoisans engaged in a process led by the state to select a new state flag.

There were 10 finalists in the contests, and nearly 385,000 people voted. The existing flag received 43% of the votes, more ...

Some forward-looking Illinois lawmakers set up a contest to design a new flag and put it to a vote. In a landslide, a winner ...

It’s an Our Quad Cities News traffic alert for drivers in Henry County. Work began on Interstate 80 from Rock River to the area south of U.S. 6. Construction includes removing and replacing ...

Construction on 5.7 miles of Interstate 80 in Henry County will begin Monday, March 17, weather permitting. According to the ...

The public voting period for the Illinois state flag redesign contest has kicked off and will run through February 14th. Illinoisans can choose to vote for one of the Illinois Flag Commission’s Top 10 ...

SPRINGFIELD — With a deadline approaching for U.S. citizens to obtain REAL IDs, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois residents to “Get Real.” REAL ID is a ...

The Edwardsville chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution donated 100 flags to Edwardsville during the Feb. 18 city council meeting. "We are excited to be handling over new flags.

6, Colona. Call 309-373-1154. MARCH 7 ... MARCH 8: La Salle County 37th Annual Pheasants Forever Banquet, Pitstick Pavilion, 3401 IL Route 23, Ottawa. Call 815-488-1390. MARCH 22: Whitetails Unlimited ...

Illinois flags have been ordered to fly at half staff until sunset Monday, Feb. 17, but it's not because of Presidents Day. According to a news release, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered flags ...