Grundy Reporter

The ongoing debate over the redesign of Illinois' state flag continues to polarize public opinion. State Senator Sue Rezin is among those who criticize the initiative, viewing it as a misuse of time and taxpayer funds.

Senator Rezin argues that Illinois should focus on more urgent issues like financial instability, struggling schools, and attracting businesses rather than diverting resources to redesign the state flag. She believes that in a state facing significant budget challenges, the redesign represents misplaced priorities at a time when residents are seeking solutions to everyday problems.

The Illinois Flag Commission has narrowed down its top 10 finalists from nearly 5,000 submissions for the state flag redesign contest. These designs are available for public viewing and voting on the Secretary of State’s website. Residents can vote for one of the new designs, choose from historical flags, or opt to retain the current flag. Votes can be cast once every 24 hours but cannot be changed after submission.

Once public voting concludes, the Illinois Flag Commission will tally the votes and present its findings and recommendations to the Illinois General Assembly by April 1. The General Assembly will then decide whether to adopt a new flag design, revert to an earlier version, or keep the existing flag.