Question of the day
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - Posted by Rich Miller
* 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.
- Cletus Purcell - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:26 am:
The Raymond Poe Rodeo!
- JS Mill - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:28 am:
Progressive Arena
- OneMan - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:29 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.
- Amalia - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:30 am:
The Four Tops
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:30 am:
Illinois’ Grand Stand - (three words)
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:31 am:
The Umbrella
- H-W - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:32 am:
Denver Stapleton East.
- The Truth - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:32 am:
Thunderdome!!!
- Nuke The Whales - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:37 am:
Whatever the winning bidder for the naming rights decides
- Notorious JMB - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:38 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.
- Tear One - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:39 am:
The Teat Tent.
Sorry, I couldn’t unsee it and why should I be the only one.
- Henry Francis - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:39 am:
Tent City
- twowaystreet - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:41 am:
Pritzkapalooza
- Pinchpenny Tourist - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:42 am:
We’ll Protect You From the Rain, Sort of, Arena
- The Real Downstate - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:44 am:
The Costello Coliseum
- Donnie Elgin - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:45 am:
The Pork Palace
- Just Me 2 - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:46 am:
Mary Todd’s Bonnet
- Old Shepherd - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:50 am:
The Arena of Requirement
- fs - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:52 am:
The Big Tent
- very old soil - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:52 am:
Twin peaks twice
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:52 am:
The WeatherTech Umbrella
- Former ILSIP - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 10:54 am:
Four Peaks.
- Independent - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:05 am:
Pramagiorre Pavilion
- Steve Rogers - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:10 am:
Since almost everything is named after Lincoln, it should be the “Abraham Lincoln Memorial Multi-Purpose Arena” or the ALMMPA for short.
- Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:22 am:
Tear One, I’ve always had the same thought/vision.
- Josh Evans - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:27 am:
Arena MacArena
- Nick Name - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:31 am:
The Illinois Arena
- Anotheretiree - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:34 am:
Vose Corn Dog Arena
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:36 am:
How about Grand Old Pavilion since no one is using the GOP brand in Springfield these days.
- Dan - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:39 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.
- Roadrager - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:01 pm:
JB’s Big Ol’ Action Tent
- Benniefly2 - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:05 pm:
Abe’s Cabana or maybe just The Cabana
- Rabble - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:07 pm:
The double Marilyn Monroe
- Stuck in Celliniland - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:30 pm:
The Sam Madonia Arena
- Stuck in Celliniland - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:34 pm:
Bank of Springfield Center North
- Give Us Barabbas - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:44 pm:
Surprised the naming rights haven’t been sold, actually.
Until then, maybe the Adventure Arena.
- Phineas - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:48 pm:
Amalia beat me to it
- thisjustinagain - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 12:54 pm:
Hmmm…Quadruple Peaks Stadium?
(But Tear One and Dan, I agree with you also)
- Red Ketcher - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 1:10 pm:
“Gold Star Memorial”
( Arena ? , Showcase ? Showplace ?, …. ? )
- Lamb - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 1:30 pm:
saw billy currington there in 2016, great show
- Dysfunction Junction - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:01 pm:
The Quadradome or The Parasoladium
- MisterJayEm - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:03 pm:
We should rename it The Illinois Tented Stadium, but for simplicity sake we can always abbreviate that to no wait nevermind.
– MrJM
- cermak_rda - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:08 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.)
- Vote Quimby - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:15 pm:
Butter Cow Memorial Arena
- Tim - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:37 pm:
The Points of Personal Privilege
- Give us Barabbas - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 2:41 pm:
Four Peaks Arena? or Arena West?
- Dotnonymous - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 4:51 pm:
It’s udderly fabulous.
- Give us Barabbas - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 4:57 pm:
In-Tentz Arena
- PublicServant - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 6:46 pm:
The Four Tops Arena
- Lefty Lefty - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 9:05 pm:
The Big Top
- Give Us Barabbas - Wednesday, May 10, 23 @ 11:34 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.