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* WICS TV…
The Multi-Purpose Arena (MPA) will be up and running for the 2023 Illinois State Fair.
The MPA underwent an $8.6 million overhaul in 2022, repairing sidewalks, walls, steps, expansion joints, and electrical systems, readjusting the tension structure, installing a new canopy, and rebuilding the retaining walls around the facility. The funding was made possible by the Governor’s historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, which modernizes infrastructure throughout the state.
* I’ve always thought the Multi-Purpose Arena was cool looking, so I’m glad it’s back…
The name is just so boring, though. It’s a cool-looking place, so it ought to have a cool name.
* The Question: Your name change suggestions for the Multi-Purpose Arena? Snarky fun is not prohibited, but it is somewhat discouraged. Thanks.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:24 am
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The Raymond Poe Rodeo!
Comment by Cletus Purcell Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:26 am
Progressive Arena
Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:28 am
The Thompson Arena. Since we are selling the building, a governor who served as long as he did deserves something with his name on it.
And it kind of looks cool and he liked architecture and stuff.
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:29 am
The Four Tops
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:30 am
Illinois’ Grand Stand - (three words)
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:30 am
The Umbrella
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:31 am
Denver Stapleton East.
Comment by H-W Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:32 am
Thunderdome!!!
Comment by The Truth Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:32 am
Whatever the winning bidder for the naming rights decides
Comment by Nuke The Whales Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:37 am
Goodnight-Earp Arena. Charlie Goodnight and Wyatt Earp were both from Illinois (Macoupin County and Monmouth respectively) before moving out west and gaining fame for their exploits.
Comment by Notorious JMB Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:38 am
The Teat Tent.
Sorry, I couldn’t unsee it and why should I be the only one.
Comment by Tear One Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:39 am
Tent City
Comment by Henry Francis Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:39 am
Pritzkapalooza
Comment by twowaystreet Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:41 am
We’ll Protect You From the Rain, Sort of, Arena
Comment by Pinchpenny Tourist Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:42 am
The Costello Coliseum
Comment by The Real Downstate Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:44 am
The Pork Palace
Comment by Donnie Elgin Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:45 am
Mary Todd’s Bonnet
Comment by Just Me 2 Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:46 am
The Arena of Requirement
Comment by Old Shepherd Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:50 am
The Big Tent
Comment by fs Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:52 am
Twin peaks twice
Comment by very old soil Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:52 am
The WeatherTech Umbrella
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:52 am
Four Peaks.
Comment by Former ILSIP Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:54 am
Pramagiorre Pavilion
Comment by Independent Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:05 am
Since almost everything is named after Lincoln, it should be the “Abraham Lincoln Memorial Multi-Purpose Arena” or the ALMMPA for short.
Comment by Steve Rogers Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:10 am
Tear One, I’ve always had the same thought/vision.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:22 am
Arena MacArena
Comment by Josh Evans Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:27 am
The Illinois Arena
Comment by Nick Name Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:31 am
Vose Corn Dog Arena
Comment by Anotheretiree Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:34 am
How about Grand Old Pavilion since no one is using the GOP brand in Springfield these days.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:36 am
Initially I was thinking along the lines of Inverted Udder Dirt Stadium, but the inevitable acronym wasn’t appropriate… Then I thought maybe For Events Requiring Dirt Arena - or FERDA for short - with a nod to our friends in Letterkenny.
Comment by Dan Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:39 am
JB’s Big Ol’ Action Tent
Comment by Roadrager Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:01 pm
Abe’s Cabana or maybe just The Cabana
Comment by Benniefly2 Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:05 pm
The double Marilyn Monroe
Comment by Rabble Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:07 pm
The Sam Madonia Arena
Comment by Stuck in Celliniland Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:30 pm
Bank of Springfield Center North
Comment by Stuck in Celliniland Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:34 pm
Surprised the naming rights haven’t been sold, actually.
Until then, maybe the Adventure Arena.
Comment by Give Us Barabbas Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:44 pm
Amalia beat me to it
Comment by Phineas Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:48 pm
Hmmm…Quadruple Peaks Stadium?
(But Tear One and Dan, I agree with you also)
Comment by thisjustinagain Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:54 pm
“Gold Star Memorial”
( Arena ? , Showcase ? Showplace ?, …. ? )
Comment by Red Ketcher Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 1:10 pm
saw billy currington there in 2016, great show
Comment by Lamb Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 1:30 pm
The Quadradome or The Parasoladium
Comment by Dysfunction Junction Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:01 pm
We should rename it The Illinois Tented Stadium, but for simplicity sake we can always abbreviate that to no wait nevermind.
– MrJM
Comment by MisterJayEm Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:03 pm
The Jim Edgar palace of fun?
(sorry Jim I’m sure was a nice guy from my hometown area, but he never came across as a fun guy, more like the epitome of boring.)
Comment by cermak_rda Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:08 pm
Butter Cow Memorial Arena
Comment by Vote Quimby Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:15 pm
The Points of Personal Privilege
Comment by Tim Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:37 pm
Four Peaks Arena? or Arena West?
Comment by Give us Barabbas Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:41 pm
It’s udderly fabulous.
Comment by Dotnonymous Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 4:51 pm
In-Tentz Arena
Comment by Give us Barabbas Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 4:57 pm
The Four Tops Arena
Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 6:46 pm
The Big Top
Comment by Lefty Lefty Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 9:05 pm
Four Points Arena.
You know, they’re missing an opportunity: those shades sails at night might make great screens to do some laser and computer-mapped 3-d light shows on.
Comment by Give Us Barabbas Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:34 pm