Chief Illiniwek was portrayed by a student to represent the Illiniwek, the state's namesake, although the regalia worn was from the Sioux. The student portraying Chief Illiniwek performed during halftime of …

WILL has covered the issues and perspectives raised in the debate on Chief Illiniwek for many years. Listen to the features and interviews below and explore links to other resources.

May 15, 2018 · Chief Illiniwek was retired officially in 2007. But, as Chris Quintana discovered, he never really went away. The Chief's continuing presence is has been covered before, but it remains a point …

Chief Illiniwek was the mascot of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), associated with the university's intercollegiate athletic programs, from O...

May 9, 2019 · The unresolved issues surrounding Illiniwek, including the university-sponsored Three-In-One music at sports events, the continued sale of Illiniwek merchandise, and the recent university …

Feb 16, 2007 · -- After years of debate, the University of Illinois is retiring Chief Illiniwek, its American Indian sports team mascot. Illinois was one of 18 universities sanctioned by the NCAA in 2005 for...

10/20/94 - State Representative candidate Rick Winkel announces that if elected, he will introduce a bill guaranteeing Chief Illiniwek as the symbol of the U of I.

Jul 30, 2020 · It was the fall of 2006, and the University of Illinois’ former mascot, Chief Illiniwek, sported a feather headdress and face paint, as he wove in and out of the school’s marching band during …

Dec 10, 2024 · Chief Illiniwek was the official mascot and symbol of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign associated with the University's intercollegiate athletic programs from 1926 to …

Chief Illiniwek was a student who performed as a symbol for the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign (UIUC) sports teams. This tradition lasted from 1926 to 2007. The student …