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

meaning it won’t stand out among the traditional seal-on-a-bedsheet flags. This one looks a little cartoonish, with thick green stripes to represent the farmland of Illinois, a yolk-yellow sun ...

Explain the meaning behind your flag: The 21 stripes represent Illinois as the ... 18 points reference Illinois’ founding in 1818. A sun on the horizon, also featured on our current state ...

Now that we understand the why, let’s get into the how. The most widely accepted method for disposing of an American flag is through burning in a dignified manner. Here’s a step-by-step guide: ...