Illinois State Flag

Emulating the Great Seal of the United States, the Illinois state flag depicts a bald eagle perched upon a stone carrying a shield within its talons. Clutched within the bald eagle’s beak is the state’s motto in a twisting red banner lined with white reading: State Sovereignty, National Union. There are 13 stars and 13 stripes on the shield in Illinois state flag for the original 13 states of the Union.

On the rock the eagle perches upon, the dates 1868 and 1818 are printed, celebrating the date Illinois was admitted to the union (1818) and the date the state seal was officially adopted (1868.)

Beneath the rock on the Illinois state flag grass and greenery is shown to stand for Illinois rich soil as well as being a prairie state. The blazing sun is seen rising over an expanse of water.

Illinois state flags recall so many of the state’s wonderful vistas. Busy, bustling Chicago, home to world-class museums, Cloud Gate sculpture and Millennium Park. There’s also the legendary pizza and historic birthplace of an unforgettable President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.

Our Illinois state flags range from sizes of 4 inches by 6 inches, all the way up to 12 feet by 18 feet. These flags come with 2 highly polished brass grommets for ease of display as well as hanging. When you purchase an Illinois state flag that is 4 inches by 6 inches, it comes mounted to a 10-inch staff with a decorated spear.

If you are looking to show off your historic state of Illinois outside for all to see, we recommend ordering your flag made from our high-quality polyester 2 or our glossy nylon. Both fabrics are tested vigorously to withstand high winds and stormy weather.

For indoor use, our polyester flags can help you display your favorite state with a pole sleeve and detailed embroidered gold fringe. Last, but never least, travel anywhere with an Illinois state flag shown with our rugged vinyl decals and embroidery patches.

NOTE: Indoor flags are made-to-order, so please allow 2-3 weeks before your order will ship.