The Illinois state flag was created in 1915 after a campaign by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The winning design featured the state seal on a white field. In 1970, the flag was updated to include the word “Illinois” thanks to the efforts of a Vietnam veteran. The history of the Illinois state flag […]
Illinois is known as the Prairie State due to its abundance of prairie grasses. The state celebrates its prairie roots with a designated week in September. Illinois has various types of prairies with different grasses, including great bluestem and little bluestem. The state has other nicknames, including Lincoln Land, Garden of the West, The Corn […]
Illinois is known as the “Land of Lincoln” due to Abraham Lincoln’s early political career there. The state made it the official motto in 1955, and the US Congress granted special copyright to the “Land of Lincoln” insignia. Lincoln’s political service bonded Illinois with him, not his birthplace. He served four terms in the state […]
