By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
Illinoisans can now start choosing which new state flag they prefer, and it could be the current flag, one of two other previous state flags, or one of 10 finalists.
The current Illinois flag has been around since 1970. The recently enacted Illinois Flag Commission took nearly 5,000 submissions for a new flag and narrowed them down to 10 prospects.
Last month, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said people can begin voting for a new flag in January.
“I appreciate the creativity and passion reflected in the submissions and while the members of the flag commission have selected their top 10, you’ll now have an opportunity to vote for your favorite as well,” Giannoulias said.
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