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What is an Illini? Explaining Illinois nickname, mascot leading into 2024 NCAA Tournament
As Illinois looks to make a run through the 2024 NCAA Tournament, here's everything you need to know about their name, including its history and origin: According to the University of Illinois ...
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University of Illinois says goodbye to longtime mascot
On Feb. 21, the University of Illinois closed the book on a major chapter of its history. Having performed for 81 years, Chief Illiniwek, the mascot for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, ...