There’s also a field of grass, a waterway of some sort and a rising sun in the background. At the bottom of the flag is the word, “ILLINOIS.” Giannoulias’ office oversees the 21-member ...

The International Skating Union apologized for showing the flag of Taiwan, rather than that of Chinese Taipei, at figure skating worlds.

Illinoisans voted to keep the current state flag in a redesign contest. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times file Share Illinoisans have spoken: Don’t go changing our flag. The public had a chance ...