Blazon
On a disc azure with a diminutive border sable, outstretched wings on base argent with the Civil Air Patrol emblem proper and outline of the state of Illinois on nombril point argent; three darts chiefly or. Attached above the disc: OFFICIO VOCANTE PARATI inscribed on a scroll argent with letters sable. Attached below the disc: ILLINOIS VALLEY IL-284 inscribed on a scroll argent with letters sable.

Significance
The blue background represents the sky, as well as the blue of the United States Air Force uniform Civil Air Patrol wears and the ideals that officers wearing that uniform should strive to attain. The silver up-swept wings represent swiftness and protection. The traditional CAP logo represents and honors the past members of CAP. The three chevrons represent the primary missions of Civil Air Patrol; Emergency Services, Aerospace Education and Cadet Programs. The yellow color refers to the excellence required of Civil Air Patrol personnel while executing these missions. The grey scrolls represents our willingness to serve our community. They also contain the name of our squadron, and our motto: Offiicio Vocante Parati, which means "Ready When Called". The black border represents the darkness of the night when we carry out most of our search and rescue missions as well as the determination of our members.