Rumors on social media have circulated about the flag listed on some government sites. Here's what you need to know.

The sesquicentennial (150-year, upper left) and centennial (upper right) designs for the Illinois state flag are candidates ...

There are certain criteria that must be met in order to submit a flag design: The creator must be a Maine resident and use certain design elements from the state’s original design. The state’s ...

Elements from one design may even migrate to another, such as a color scheme or a symbol. The flag should also look good as a three-dimensional object in use, which means it should be tested first ...

Maligned by some, the state flag design that’s been used for more than 50 years has its fans. But its future is uncertain, as the Illinois Flag Commission is a few weeks away from choosing a ...