Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

The Illini used to have a mascot named Chief Illiniwek from 1926 through its retirement in 2007. The mascot was portayed by a member of the student body. In 2005, the NCAA cited Chief Illiniwek as ...

Bang was asked about the University of Illinois, which abolished “Chief Illiniwek” years ago. She said the university should remove “Fighting Illini” as the name of the university’s teams.

(News-Gazette Archives). Chief Illiniwek Dan Maloney performs during halftime at the 2006 Illinois-Purdue game at Memorial Stadium. (The News-Gazette). Ashley and Patrick Kennedy’s first dance ...