Illinois House vote in favor of new state flag commission
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois could soon have a new state flag.
On Wednesday, the Illinois House voted 71 to 40 on a bill that would form a commission to create a new state flag.
The current flag dates back to 1915 and features the state's seal on a white backdrop.
State lawmakers say they want a design just as iconic as the city of Chicago's flag - which you can spot on the flag post, t-shirt, and as someone's tattoo.
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