About Us
A 4th generation, family-owned and operated company, W.G.N. began over a century ago with just one flag and has grown to be one of the most respected and experienced flag and banner industry experts, both in Chicago and around the globe.
When W.G.N. founder William George Newbould purchased a flag from a street vendor in 1916, he realized he wanted to turn his love of flags into a business and set his sights on not just being a vendor but creating a flag and banner company that would offer unmatched quality, service, and selection. Today W.G.N. is one of the oldest flag companies in the U.S., but that’s not the only reason we’re a leader – we value AMERICAN MADE and have made it our mission to
purchase and produce domestically whenever possible. All our products are MADE in the USA (excluding licensed products), are crafted with high-quality materials, and have 4 rows of stitching to reinforce fly ends. In addition, our custom applique flags are produced right here on site in Chicago, Illinois.
WGN Flag & Decorating Co.
WGN Flag & Decorating Co. has been a part of virtually every major event in Chicago's history over the past 100 years, decorating for momentous events such as V-Day, Queen Elizabeth's arrival, Presidents and dignitaries from around the world, and almost all of Chicago's sports franchise's championships! We’ve earned our top spot in the industry through our high-quality products and unmatched service. Our applique work is world-class, we have more experience repairing and working with flagpoles than most companies combined, and we work with companies across our industry to help assist our customers no matter what their needs or where they're located. Your satisfaction is our priority – we’ve been known to make miracles happen and help our customers in any situation or time frame.
From our family to yours, we welcome you to WGN Flag & Decorating Co., and we look forward to being of service.
Mission
You are the reason we’re here, and why we strive every day to exceed all standards of quality and service, educate our customers on flag etiquette and history, and provide a one-stop shop for all of your flag and banner needs.
