SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois House on Thursday passed a bill that would ban schools from using Native American names, mascots, or logos. House Bill 1237 passed with a vote of 71-40 ...

A bill to ban mascots, logos, and names depicting Native Americans in Illinois public schools is one step closer to becoming law. The Illinois House of Representatives passed the bill this month.

SPRINGFIELD — Following a wave of schools and professional sports teams over the last 20 years scaling back usage of Native American-themed names, imagery, mascots and logos, the Democrat-led ...

Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, stands on the House floor on Thursday, April 10, 2025. West’s bill banning Native American mascots in K-12 schools passed Thursday in the House.

The Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 1237, which prohibits K-12 schools from using a Native American name, logo or mascot, and allows schools to continue using previously purchas… ...

The proposed legislation, which passed in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday with a 71-40 vote, could impact at least 11 metro-east schools. These include the Mascoutah Indians ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A monumental bill to ban Illinois schools from using Native American names, logos, and mascots passed out of the House after a controversial debate Thursday.

It now moves to the House floor for further consideration. Rep. Maurice West (D-Rockford) committed to continuing negotiations with school board leaders and Native American advocates.

On Shelter Island, Osprey House by Desai Chia Architecture looks to the native bird to inform material, form, and lighting By Paige Davidson • January 23, 2025 • Architecture, East, Interiors ...

The Native American mascot ban would include logos, team names and mascots 90 Illinois schools use, like the Mt. Zion Braves or the Cahokia Comanches.