Illinois flag status

Is the Flag at Half Staff in Illinois Today?

Federal order controls today

Half Staff

Flags are at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on September 1, 2026.

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State source verified

State source last checked: Aug 28, 2026, 4:41 PM ET

Official source: State of Illinois ↗

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Controlling source
Active federal order
Federal reason
Honoring the Memory of Dolly Parton
Federal timing
sunset, September 1, 2026

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Today's status

About today's flag status in Illinois

Flags are at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on September 1, 2026. The federal order determines the effective status while it remains active. Presidential proclamations and federal orders generally apply nationwide, while the governor can issue a separate order for state property and other covered locations in Illinois. Check the current national flag status alongside this state result.

Detected orders

Recent half-staff events in Illinois

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This history is populated only from detected official orders; it does not use placeholder events.

Authority

Who orders flags to half-staff in Illinois?

The President directs flags at federal buildings and may issue a nationwide proclamation. The governor can order flags lowered at Illinois government facilities and may invite other organizations to participate. When both orders apply, follow the instruction covering your building or organization and the longer applicable period.

Order details

How half-staff orders work in Illinois

An official order normally identifies the person or event being honored, when flags should be lowered, when they return to full staff, and which locations are covered. Timing can include sunrise, sunset, noon, or exact dates, so the linked order remains the controlling instruction.

Jurisdiction

Federal vs. Illinois orders

A presidential proclamation is national and governs federal facilities. A Illinois governor's order is state-specific and can have a different reason or schedule. A state page should therefore be read together with the federal status, especially when deciding when to return a flag to full staff.

Government source

Official Illinois flag information

Half-Mast.com is an independent informational service, not a government agency. It monitors official government material and preserves an unavailable result when a source cannot be checked. For controlling instructions, review the State of Illinois flag honors ↗.

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