Governor JB Pritzker orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton

Governor JB Pritzker directs that the United States and State flags be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Dolly Parton. The order applies from sunrise Wednesday, August 26, 2026 through sunset Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at all buildings occupied by covered agency personnel.

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Governor JB Pritzker, through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, directs that flags be lowered in honor and remembrance of Dolly Parton.

The notice says all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the United States flags and the State flags at half-staff.

The source specifies the schedule as from sunrise Wednesday, August 26, 2026 until sunset Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

The scope is statewide for all buildings occupied by covered agency personnel under the Illinois Flag Display Act, rather than a list of named counties, cities, or individual facilities.

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Last reviewed August 26, 2026