The official flag of Chicago is highly symbolic like the flag of the U.S itself and is considered to be one of the landmark flags in America. Of all the cities in the U.S, it has got the second highest ranks in terms of value and symbolism only after the flag of Washington DC.

At the onset, the flag may appear to be very simple. It has two blue and three white horizontal stripes as well as four red stars in the middle of the white stripe. However, underneath, the flag represents a rich socio-political history of the region.

About the flag of Chicago

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Chicago

The three white lines represent the directions of the city, namely north, west and south. The blue lines are the two tributaries of the Chicago River. There are also four red stars that symbolize the four significant events in the history of Chicago.

The first one symbolizes the Fort Dearborn. The second star stands for the Chicago Fire that took place in the October of 1871. The third star embodies the famous Columbian Exposition of the late 19th century. The last one, added in the mid-20th century, signifies the Century of Development.

symbolism and history of Chicago flag

http://www.chicagohistoryjournal.com/2008/05/long-may-she-wave-flag-of-chicago.html

Further reading of Chicago flag

http://www.chicagopostcardmuseum.org/meaning_of_the_chicago_flag.html

The Chicago flag became official on April 4, 1917. In 1915, W.H. Thompson, the then city mayor, appointed a commission of intellectuals from different walks of life to formulate a suitable flag design that represents the rich history of the city. The committee received thousands of entries. Finally, the design by renowned poet Wallace Rice was selected as the best design and got approved by the committee.

Origin of Chicago flag

http://flags.wikia.com/wiki/Chicago_%281917-1933%29

Chicago is home to several flag companies which specialize in custom made flags, and banner products. FLAGPRO will always be a good reminder of such a company whenever you travel from Chicago.

These flag manufacturers or stores usually stock different custom-made flag products of all kinds together with national decorations, sport and colleges flags and banners, US state and other territories flags among other insignias.

http://www.flagpro.com/store/index.html

What are some of the products in the Flag Company?

There are several types of flags and banners that are traditionally manufactured together in majority of the Chicago Flag companies. They include the political flags, US Hercules flags, advertisement and fun flags, World Nation and State flags, Baseball and Football teams Flag to name but a few.

Avoid regrets for having not checked for these products when you are back from a travel from Chicago by ensuring that you purchase them when you are there.

http://www.flagpro.com/store/custom-flags-and-banners.html

How can you find Chicago flag Company?

Online search will land you in most of these flag company bestriding the Chicago landscape. There are several websites that will come in handy when you decide to search for the exact location or when you want to place an order. Instant orders might not be possible in this case since flags need to be customized to your unique specification and that's a bit time consuming.

http://www.flagpro.com/store/custom-flags-and-banners.html

Different flags for different countries, states and cities usually carry a certain meaning that is relevant to that place. The flags may be a historical symbol or it can signify some important of the areas socio-economic lifestyle. The city of Chicago also has a flag that has a unique meaning.

The Design and Colors of the Chicago Flag

The flag of Chicago features three white stripes, two white ones and four red stars lined horizontally in the middle of the middle white stripe. All of these features are significant in their own way.

1. White stripes: The top and bottom white stripes symbolize the north and south side of the city respectively. The white stripe at the center represents the west side of Chicago.
2. Blue stripes: the blue stripe which comes right after the top white one represents the North Branch of the Chicago River and it also represents Lake Michigan. The blue stripe below the white one at the center stands for the Great Canal and Chicago Rivers South Branch.
3. The stars: each of the four starts symbolizes an important historical, economic, social and cultural aspect of Chicago.

• The first star is a representation of Fort Dearborn which was added in 1939. The points are symbols of the citys labor, transport system, commerce, populousness, salubrity and finance.
• The second star stands for the Chicago fire that occurred in October 1871. the points of these star signify religion, education, esthetics, justice, beneficence and civic pride.
• The third star symbolizes the 1893 Columbian Exposition. The points have a historical significance for France, Britain, Virginia, Illinois Statehood, the Indian and Northwest Territory.
• The fourth star was added in 1933 and it is a symbol for the century of progress.

Guidebooks with Chicago travel ideas usually mention the Chicago flag. You can also get more information regarding the Chicago flag from:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Chicago

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/illinois/

http://www.chipublib.org/004chicago/flagtxt.html

http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us-il-ch.html#descr