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A design by two Fairfield High School students is a finalist for Illinois' new state flag

The flag design features an orange monarch butterfly encircled by 21 stars
Illinois Secretary of State

Last week we introduced you to one of the ten finalist designs for a new Illinois state flag.

Today, we hear from another finalist. This design features a monarch butterfly, which happens to be Illinois’ state insect, encircled by 21 stars, since Illinois was the 21st state to join the union.

Two students at Fairfield High School created the design. WSIU's Brad Palmer spoke with the two students, Spresalynn Tipps and Johna Kinney, and their Social Studies teacher Hayden McDuffee, about their design.

You can view all ten finalists by clicking here.

As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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