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Illinois
United States, Illinois
Flag
Adopted: 1969
The Illinois state flag features the state seal centered on a white background, depicting an eagle holding a shield with vertical red, white, and blue stripes.
Flag fun fact: The eagle on the seal faces left, which is unusual in heraldry and was intentional to symbolize the state's forward-looking progress.
Colors
whiteblueredgoldblack
Design elements
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Flag family: None
United States
