http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/09/01/wisch-free-speech-joins-chief-illiniwek-as-target-at-illinois/

According to two current Marching Illini band members that I spoke to this past week, the university’s new band director Barry L. Houser, who replaced longtime director Dr. Peter L. Griffin, informed section leaders prior to the start of rehearsals in August that all band members are now forbidden from wearing any apparel that features the name or image of Chief Illiniwek during practice.

“Practice,” as Allen Iverson might say. “We’re talking about practice.”

The two Marching Illini members, who asked to remain anonymous so as to not jeopardize their standing in the band, said the mandate – which they believe came from above Houser’s head – has rankled many members of the Marching Illini, who feel that the school has now simply taken things too far regarding the Chief.