Find out the interesting history behind all 50 of the U.S. state flags The U.S. state flags, explained The American flag, the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory—whatever you want to call it, there’s ...

I took a close look at all 50 state flags in the United States this week, and I ranked South Carolina’s flag second-best, as you’ll see below, while doing research for a new column on why the ...

Victims of a school shooting, a state senator, police officers, prisoners of war and those still missing in action are among those being honored this weekend as several states fly flags at half-staff.

U.S. presidents can also declare that flags be flown at half-staff on the death of a notable person, according to the site. In those cases, the flag would be flown at half-staff in these instances: ...

Illinois State Police Trooper Corey S. Thompsen, 28, who tragically died in the line of duty on October 18, 2024. Illinois state flags will be flown at half-staff in Thompsen's honor.

Sales associate Tom Koenig raises the American and Illinois State flags outside the Ace Hardware store, at the opening time, 8 AM, in LaGrange Park, Jan. 27, 2025. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune) ...