Out of nearly 5,000 entries, officials have narrowed down their list to 10 new Illinois flag design proposals for the public to vote on early next year.

Explain the meaning behind your flag: The state butterfly, the Monarch, is the focal point of this flag that includes 21 stars for Illinois being the 21st state (the large star represents Illinois). The orange represents success, determination, and creativity while the blue stands for trust, loyalty, and sincerity and strength.