Arlington Heights Lawmaker Helps Pass Bill Honoring Native Remains

Democrat Mark Walker is behind a bill that would create a state process for the reburial and repatriation of remains of Native Americans.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — An Arlington Heights lawmaker is attempting to pave the way for the remains of Native Americans who pass on to be buried in a manner that honors their heritage.

Illinois Rep. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) recently helped to pass a bill through the House that will establish a state process of burying and repatriating Native remains.