The University has not had a mascot since the removal of Chief Illiniwek in 2007. Students are pushing for the kingfisher to ...
The Kingfisher’s new costume was revealed Thursday, one month after students voted in favor of a referendum to adopt an ...
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Illinois Fighting Illini Mascot History
Illinois had a mascot for over 80 years, Chief Illiniwek, before disbanding the practice and “retiring” its mascot in 2007.