It really is not a sense of honor there. It is not a sense of history,” said the director of the Native American Chamber of ...

Amid the annual bustle at the Illinois Capitol during the legislative session’s midpoint, a sea of color and singing filled ...

Illinois House Bill 1237, which proposed banning school mascots and imagery referencing Native American tribes, failed to ...

Even if the bills are not passed before adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly on May 31, state lawmakers will have ...

Schools with team names of Native American tribes or persons can continue to use that name if consent is obtained from that tribe. The following schools in northern Illinois could be impacted by ...

Supporters of Native mascots at schools say they are well-intended and don't cause harm. But several independent studies detail the adverse effects on Native Americans, particularly young people.

Jackson's offense stalls in a 2-1 loss to Marion (Illinois), dropping the Indians to 8-11 as they search for answers at the plate ahead of their next matchup against Farmington. The Jackson ...

Illinois State Rep. Kevin Schmidt ... tomahawks and arrowheads Terms like Braves, Chiefs, Tribe, Indians, “or any synonymous term, logo or mascot depicting Native Americans” A school can ...

were draped in regalia and leading a drum ceremony for the first time in an Illinois that was home to a federally recognized tribe. And it was happening amid a backdrop of Native American groups ...