University of Illinois moves closer to new mascot: The belted

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s senate on Monday endorsed the idea of making the belted kingfisher — a blue and orange bird native to the state.

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Still no official decision on U of I mascot, but the belted kingfisher is waiting in the wings

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Still no official decision on U of I mascot, but the belted kingfisher is waiting in the wings

Kingfisher mascot makes first appearance on U of I campus

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