Book Signing with Chief Illiniwek June 23, 2007

**Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.**
Meet beloved Illinois mascot CHIEF ILLINIWEK as he signs copies of his book “Chief Illiniwek: A Tribute to an Illinois Tradition”. “Chief Illiniwek” celebrates the history of the Chief, from his first performance on October 30, 1926, in Philadelphia, to his stirring, memorable, and tear-filled final appearance in Champaign. Packed with full-color photos detailing the many individuals to portray the Chief, the different costumes that have been used, and the dance that thrilled Illinois fans at major sporting events for parts of nine decades, this unique hardcover book is the perfect way to remember and honor a symbol that celebrated the Native American heritage of the state of Illinois.....

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