Illinois flags have been ordered to fly at half staff until sunset Monday, Feb. 17, but it’s not because of Presidents Day.

Voting has been open since Jan. 10, offering residents a once-daily opportunity to share their opinion. Illinois has flown the same flag – featuring the Great Seal on a white background ...

But its future is uncertain, as the Illinois Flag Commission is ... biggest cost burden falls on state agencies and municipal governments, including fire and police departments.

Illinois may be getting a new state flag, with residents able to choose from a total of 13 banner designs beginning this month. Nearly 5,000 entries were submitted to the Illinois Flag Commission ...