(Urbana, IL) — You’re not going to see the Chief, or even someone wearing a Chief t-shirt, on television from the University of Illinois this year. “The Champaign News-Gazette” reported yesterday that the Big Ten Network this month sent an email explaining that they will avoid any image of the U of I’s controversial former mascot. The network is also asking its merchandise partner, Fanatics, to stop selling anything that includes the Chief and his image.