After more than a half-century of having a flag that was often deemed forgettable, Cook County is getting a new banner that features a cleaner layout that plays up the county’s history.

Donation Options Search Search Search Cook County’s new flag, revealed Tuesday, was designed by Drew Duffy, a student at Glenbrook South High School who took part in a flag design contest.

A flag designed by a Glenbrook South High School student has been tabbed to become the new banner of Cook County, county commissioners decided Tuesday. The selection of Drew Duffy's "I Will" flag ...

Other states, including Utah, Minnesota and Mississippi, have recently gone through this process, as has Cook County, which revamped its flag in 2022. These candidates for a new Illinois state ...