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 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois' controversial American Indian mascot was set to perform his last dance, and men who have previously portrayed Chief Illiniwek said they want the tradition to live on in some form.
The mascot, whose fate was decided by school officials last week, will take center stage at Assembly Hall for one last performance during the men's basketball game between Illinois and Michigan on Wednesday night.
Former chief Steve Raquel said he and other chiefs past and present hope to talk to the university about keeping the chief alive in some form.
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