MASCOUTAH, Ill. — HB1237, which seeks to block local school districts from using Native American names and mascots, passed through the Illinois House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon.

(WGN) — The Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 1237 Tuesday, a piece of legislation that aims to prohibit Illinois K-12 schools from using a Native American name, logo or mascot.

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. The plan could ...

If passed, schools would have two years to change their mascots. VIDEO: Gastonia Ghost Peppers unveil new mascot Gastonia Ghost Peppers unveil new mascot ...

A bill in the North Carolina House could force a Belmont high school to change its mascot. For years, efforts have been made to get South Point High School to get rid of its Red Raider mascot.

A school mascot is more than just a fun character; it serves as a powerful symbol of school spirit and community pride. This school year, Taft High School introduced its new mascot, Rowdy.

A North Carolina bill aims to ban Native American mascots in public schools. Non-compliant schools could face investigations and withheld funding. A parent supporting the bill cited a "mocking dance" ...

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.

By a vote of 71-38, the measure moves to the Illinois Senate and has the support of the group Mascots Matter which testified in favor during a committee hearing last month. The measure targets ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — On Tuesday, the Illinois House passed a bill that would prohibit schools from using a name, logo, or mascot that is derogatory or representative of a disabled ...

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There was heated debate when lawmakers took up House Bill 3527 involving school mascots. State Rep. Maurice West’s bill would prohibit schools from using a name, logo, or mascot that is ...