Flag of Illinois
Flag NameFlag of Illinois
Country NameUnited States
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2US
Date Adopted1970-07-01
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typestate
Aspect Ratio3:5
Primary ColorsWhite, Blue, Red, Brown, Yellow, Green
Symbolism DescriptionThe white field represents purity and peace. The Great Seal of Illinois features a bald eagle, a national symbol, holding a shield with 13 stripes and 13 stars, representing the original colonies. A ribbon in its beak reads "STATE SOVEREIGNTY, NATIONAL UNION," with "Sovereignty" inverted to signify the subordination of state power to national unity. The dates 1818 (Illinois statehood) and 1868 (date of the revised Great Seal) are on a rock. A rising sun symbolizes a new era, and the land and water represent the state's geography and resources. The word "ILLINOIS" clearly identifies the state.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerLucy Derwent
Has Coat of Armstrue
Legal DescriptionIllinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 5, Act 465, Section 5/1
Description
A white field with the Great Seal of Illinois in the center, featuring a bald eagle perched on a rock with dates 1818 and 1868, holding a shield with 13 stars and stripes, and a ribbon with the motto "STATE SOVEREIGNTY, NATIONAL UNION". A rising sun is visible behind the eagle, and the word "ILLINOIS" is written in blue below the seal.
