What does Illini mean in Illinois?
Illinois, which was founded in 1867, has history with the Native American culture. As for the origin and what the term "Illini" is, it is in reference to the Native American tribe "Illiniwek" which was the name of the Fighting Illini mascot until it was discontinued in 2005.
Illinois, which was founded in 1867, has history with the Native American culture. As for the origin and what the term "Illini" is, it is in reference to the Native American tribe "Illiniwek" which was the name of the Fighting Illini mascot until it was discontinued in 2005.