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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The University of Illinois has sold the naming rights for Assembly Hall to State Farm Insurance Co. In a 30-year, $60 million agreement announced Monday, the home of the ...
CHAMPAIGN — Known for decades by fans as the Assembly Hall, the University of Illinois' landmark arena has a new name: the State Farm Center. Thanks to a $60 million donation, the flying saucer ...
The first time Dave Downey walked into Assembly Hall in Champaign ... high-profile performers to central Illinois. From Jeff Dunham in February to Elvis in 1976 to Les Paul on the opening night in ...
A view from high up during the first game at the Assembly Hall on March 4, 1963. The University of Illinois beat Northwestern ... t been to the renovated State Farm Center.
CHAMPAIGN - A planned $160 million renovation to what's been known as Assembly Hall ... ve been in Illinois for 90 years," said Holly Anderson, Public Affairs Specialist for State Farm.
It may not have the reputation of Allen Fieldhouse, Cameron Indoor Stadium and Mackey Arena among the iconic homes in college basketball, but Champaign's State Farm Center has been very ...
State Farm Center in Champaign is to play host to the Illinois High School Association ... formerly known as Assembly Hall. “Their bid was powerful,” Anderson said. “When comparing for ...
Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) plays defense against the Indiana Hoosiers on Jan. 14, 2025, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall ... at State Farm Center on Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign ...
The color coding for State Farm Center seating in Saturday's "Stripe Game" against No. 1 Tennessee in Champaign ... Center in 1963 (then called Assembly Hall), Illinois has a record of 694-194.