The Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 1237, which prohibits K-12 schools from using a Native American name, ...

Every time a Freeburg sports team travels, its mascot's name is displayed in the schools across Illinois.” Rep. Kevin Schmidt, R-Millstadt, represents Freeburg and argued against the bill ...

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois K-12 schools may soon be required to pick new mascots to replace those that reference Native American names and imagery. That would include logos, team names and mascots which ...