Chapter 5 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

(5 ILCS 460/35) (from Ch. 1, par. 2901-35) Sec. 35. State song. The song "Illinois", words written by C. H. Chamberlain and music composed by Archibald Johnston, is designated the official State song of Illinois. The words and music of the song are set forth at Laws 1925, pages 6…

(5 ILCS 460/37) Sec. 37. Official State bean. The soybean is designated as the official State bean of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 103-1073, eff. 1-1-26.)

(5 ILCS 460/40) (from Ch. 1, par. 2901-40) Sec. 40. State tree and flower. The white oak tree is designated the native State tree of the State of Illinois; and the native violet is designated the native State flower of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 87-273.)

(5 ILCS 460/43) Sec. 43. State wildflower. The plant Asclepias spp, commonly known as "Milkweed", is designated the official State wildflower of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 100-371, eff. 8-25-17.)

(5 ILCS 460/45) (from Ch. 1, par. 2901-45) Sec. 45. State animal. The animal Odocoileus virginianus, commonly known as the "white-tailed deer", is designated the official State animal of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 87-273.)

(5 ILCS 460/47) Sec. 47. State pet. Shelter dogs and shelter cats that are residing in or have been adopted from a shelter or rescue facility in this State are designated as the official State pet of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 100-353, eff. 8-25-17.)

(5 ILCS 460/5) (from Ch. 1, par. 2901-5) Sec. 5. State seal. (a) The reproduction of the emblem only on the "great seal of the State of Illinois" is authorized and permitted when reproduced in black or in the national colors upon a white sheet or background and bearing underneath…

(5 ILCS 460/50) (from Ch. 1, par. 2901-50) Sec. 50. State fish. The fish Lepomis macrochirus, commonly known as the "Bluegill", is designated the official State fish of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 87-273.)

(5 ILCS 460/55) (from Ch. 1, par. 2901-55) Sec. 55. State prairie grass. The prairie grass Big Bluestem is designated the official State prairie grass of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 87-273.)

(5 ILCS 460/56) Sec. 56. State vegetable. Sweet corn is designated as the official State vegetable of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 99-64, eff. 7-16-15.)

(5 ILCS 460/56.3) Sec. 56.3. Official State mushroom. The mushroom calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the "giant puffball", is designated the official State mushroom of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 103-1052, eff. 8-12-24.)

(5 ILCS 460/56.5) Sec. 56.5. State grain. Corn is designated as the official State grain of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 100-109, eff. 1-1-18.)

(5 ILCS 460/57) Sec. 57. State fruit. The fruit Malus xdomestica, commonly known as the "GoldRush Apple", is designated the official State fruit of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 95-328, eff. 8-21-07.)

(5 ILCS 460/60) (from Ch. 1, par. 2901-60) Sec. 60. State fossil. The fossil Tullimonstrum gregarium is designated the official State fossil of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 87-273.)

(5 ILCS 460/63) Sec. 63. State artifact. The pirogue is designated the official State artifact of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 99-545, eff. 1-1-17.)

(5 ILCS 460/65) (from Ch. 1, par. 2901-65) Sec. 65. State folk dance. The dance known as the Square Dance is designated the American Folk Dance of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 87-273.)

(5 ILCS 460/67) Sec. 67. State exercise. Cycling, the act of riding a bicycle for exercise, is designated the official State exercise of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 100-383, eff. 1-1-18.)

(5 ILCS 460/70) Sec. 70. State theatre. Theatre in the Park is designated as Illinois' Official State Theatre. (Source: P.A. 102-789, eff. 1-1-23.)

(5 ILCS 460/75) Sec. 75. State soil. The soil known as Drummer silty clay loam is designated the official State soil of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 92-210, eff. 8-2-01.)

(5 ILCS 460/80) Sec. 80. State snackfood. Popcorn is designated the official State snackfood of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 93-410, eff. 1-1-04.)

(5 ILCS 460/85) Sec. 85. State amphibian. The amphibian Ambystoma tigrinum, commonly known as the "Eastern Tiger Salamander", is designated the official State amphibian of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 94-257, eff. 1-1-06.)

(5 ILCS 460/87) Sec. 87. State snake. The reptile Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum, commonly known as the "Eastern Milksnake", is designated the official State snake of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 102-1098, eff. 1-1-23.)

(5 ILCS 460/90) Sec. 90. State reptile. The reptile Chrysemys picta, commonly known as the "Painted Turtle", is designated the official State reptile of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 94-257, eff. 1-1-06.)

(5 ILCS 460/95) Sec. 95. State tartan. The Illinois Saint Andrew Society Tartan is designated the official tartan of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 97-756, eff. 7-6-12.)

(5 ILCS 465/0.01) (from Ch. 1, par. 3300) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Flag Display Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(5 ILCS 465/1) (from Ch. 1, par. 3301) Sec. 1. It shall be the duty of each county board to provide United States national flags of not less than four by eight feet in size, to be unfurled and kept floating from a suitable flag-staff to be placed on the top of or prominently disp…

(5 ILCS 465/10) Sec. 10. Death of resident military member, law enforcement officer, firefighter, or members of EMS crews. (a) The Governor shall issue an official notice to fly the following flags at half-staff upon the death of a resident of this State killed (i) by hostile fir…

(5 ILCS 465/11) Sec. 11. Display of flag at half-staff. The United States national flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for …

(5 ILCS 465/15) Sec. 15. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 100-668, eff. 8-3-18. Repealed internally, eff. 1-1-19.)

(5 ILCS 465/16) Sec. 16. Honor and Remember Flag. (a) The Honor and Remember Flag is designated as the symbol of the State's concern for and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States armed forces who have lost their lives while serving o…

(5 ILCS 465/2) (from Ch. 1, par. 3302) Sec. 2. The commissioners or trustees of all penal and reformatory, State educational and State charitable institutions of this State shall provide United States national flags of not less than ten by twenty feet in size and cause the same t…

(5 ILCS 465/3) (from Ch. 1, par. 3303) Sec. 3. The directors or board of education of every school district in the State of Illinois shall cause to be erected and shall keep in repair on all public school houses or within the school grounds surrounding such public school building…

(5 ILCS 465/3a) (from Ch. 1, par. 3304) Sec. 3a. The directors or board of education of every school district in the State of Illinois shall cause to be displayed in each class room of all public schools during the school hours of each school day the United States national flag o…

(5 ILCS 465/3b) (from Ch. 1, par. 3305) Sec. 3b. In addition to the buildings and grounds described in this Act in and upon which the United States national flag shall be displayed, a flag shall also be displayed and flown each day of the week from each city or village hall and v…

(5 ILCS 465/4) (from Ch. 1, par. 3306) Sec. 4. The flags used by any and all State institutions, as provided for in this Act, shall be paid for out of the funds appropriated for the running expenses of said institutions, the same as other necessary supplies are bought and paid fo…

(5 ILCS 465/5) (from Ch. 1, par. 3307) Sec. 5. Any person or persons who shall wilfully injure, deface or destroy any flag, flag-staff or pole, or adjustments attached thereto, erected and arranged for the purpose of carrying out the requirements of this Act, shall be deemed guil…

(5 ILCS 470/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Official United States Flag Act. (Source: P.A. 96-513, eff. 1-1-10.)

(5 ILCS 470/5) Sec. 5. Flying the United States flag at public facilities. Each agency of the State government and each unit of local government shall ensure that each United States flag that is flown at each building, structure, or facility that is owned or occupied entirely by …

(5 ILCS 490/1) (from Ch. 1, par. 3051-1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the State Commemorative Dates Act. (Source: P.A. 87-272.)

(5 ILCS 490/10) (from Ch. 1, par. 3051-10) Sec. 10. Arbor and Bird Day. The last Friday in April of each year is designated as Arbor and Bird Day to be observed throughout the State as a day for planting trees, shrubs, and vines about the homes and along the highways and about pu…

(5 ILCS 490/100) Sec. 100. Korean War Armistice Day. The 27th day of July of each year is designated Korean War Armistice Day to be observed throughout the State as a day to honor and remember the men and women of this State who served so valiantly in the cause of freedom. (Sourc…

(5 ILCS 490/105) Sec. 105. POW/MIA Recognition Day. The third Friday of September in each year is designated as POW/MIA Recognition Day to be observed throughout the State as a day in honor and remembrance of the men and women of this State who were recognized as POWs or MIAs whi…

(5 ILCS 490/107) Sec. 107. Veterans Gardening Day. The first Saturday in May of each year is designated as Veterans Gardening Day to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart in the honor and remembrance of veterans and as celebrated with appropriate activities. (Source…

(5 ILCS 490/11) Sec. 11. Italian-American Heritage Month. The month of October of each year is designated as Italian-American Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month to recognize the contributions and influence of Italians on American history, achievement, c…

(5 ILCS 490/110) Sec. 110. Day of Prayer in Illinois. The first Thursday in May of each year is designated as a Day of Prayer in Illinois, and the citizens of Illinois are urged to observe the day in ways appropriate to its importance and significance. (Source: P.A. 91-320, eff. …

(5 ILCS 490/115) Sec. 115. Jane Addams Day. December 10 of each year is designated as Jane Addams Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day to remember her and teach about her great accomplishments, compassion, and social conscience. (Source: P.A. 94-796, eff. 1-1-07.)

(5 ILCS 490/12) Sec. 12. Healthy Pet Month. The month of April of each year is designated as Healthy Pet Month to be observed throughout the State as a month in which all Illinois pet owners are encouraged to take time to review their pet's health needs and make arrangements with…

(5 ILCS 490/120) Sec. 120. Women's Heart Disease Awareness Month. February of each year is designated as Women's Heart Disease Awareness Month, to be observed throughout the State as a month to promote the awareness of women's heart disease. (Source: P.A. 95-774, eff. 1-1-09.)

(5 ILCS 490/125) Sec. 125. Parkinson's Awareness Month. April of each year is designated as Parkinson's Awareness Month, to be observed throughout the State as a month to promote the awareness of Parkinson's disease. (Source: P.A. 96-375, eff. 1-1-10; 96-1000, eff. 7-2-10.)

(5 ILCS 490/126) Sec. 126. Volunteer Emergency Responder Appreciation Day. The third Thursday in May of each year is designated Volunteer Emergency Responder Appreciation Day in Illinois. Volunteer firefighters, rescue squads, divers, emergency medical technicians, and response t…