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Stadium Reviews
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![Memorial Stadium - Illinois Fighting Illini](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d50ee7_6544b064935b49cfaa5894d6025777d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d50ee7_6544b064935b49cfaa5894d6025777d1~mv2.webp)
James Kim
Oct 23, 2022
Memorial Stadium - Illinois Fighting Illini
Memorial Stadium may not be the biggest in college football, but its rich history and strong culture make it a worthwhile visit.
762 views
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![Hancock Stadium – Illinois State Redbirds](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_af9ad023e8ff4532a051df9b7360052f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_af9ad023e8ff4532a051df9b7360052f~mv2.webp)
Lloyd Brown
Oct 6, 2022
Hancock Stadium – Illinois State Redbirds
Hancock Stadium has served as the home field of Redbird football since 1963. Today it has a capacity of 13,391 seats.
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![Rivets Stadium – Rockford Rivets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_f214a84eeff74efa9fc53044c50f6bd3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_f214a84eeff74efa9fc53044c50f6bd3~mv2.webp)
Meg Minard
Sep 5, 2022
Rivets Stadium – Rockford Rivets
The Rivets play their home games at the comfortable Rivets Stadium in Loves Park, IL which opened in 2006.
1,494 views
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![Wintrust Arena – Chicago Sky](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdf70c_c2c45427e61e4698aa006d0d01527f4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bdf70c_c2c45427e61e4698aa006d0d01527f4d~mv2.webp)
Lloyd Brown
Aug 17, 2022
Wintrust Arena – Chicago Sky
The Wintrust Arena also serves as the home arena for both the men’s and women’s basketball programs of the DePaul University Blue Demons.
3,442 views
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![QU Stadium – Quincy Gems](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_66d208672c9c40a9a2d5321a98716553~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_66d208672c9c40a9a2d5321a98716553~mv2.webp)
Bart Wilhelm
Jul 19, 2022
QU Stadium – Quincy Gems
The Gems play in historic QU (Quincy University) Stadium, which they share with the University’s baseball team.
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![Robin Roberts Stadium – Springfield Lucky Horseshoes](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_06083700c20941db8384b56bd22ff046~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_06083700c20941db8384b56bd22ff046~mv2.webp)
Marc Viquez
Jun 21, 2022
Robin Roberts Stadium – Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
A new era of baseball began in 2022 with the rebranding of the Springfield Sliders to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes.
1,145 views
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Jonathan Michel
Jun 13, 2022
Joseph J. Gentile Arena – Loyola Ramblers
Built in 1996, Joseph J. Gentile Arena plays home to one of college basketball’s most recent mid-major powerhouses, the Loyola Ramblers.
756 views
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![Eichelberger Field – Illinois Fighting Illini](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_bfec4c1a36844257a7bb5b3717ee9d5e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_bfec4c1a36844257a7bb5b3717ee9d5e~mv2.webp)
Richard Smith
Jun 5, 2022
Eichelberger Field – Illinois Fighting Illini
Eichelberger Field is named after Lila Jeanne “Shorty” and the late Paul Eichelberger who provided funding and support for the stadium.
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![State Farm Center – Illinois Fighting Illini](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_de39b01b283f484095860d6cd242a4f4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_de39b01b283f484095860d6cd242a4f4~mv2.webp)
Richard Smith
Feb 19, 2022
State Farm Center – Illinois Fighting Illini
This venerable old building with the unique UFO shape is a great place to watch some high-quality basketball.
628 views
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![Convocation Center – Northern Illinois Huskies](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_c4b158e05c5b4e028bdd0f3ba25e6b2e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_c4b158e05c5b4e028bdd0f3ba25e6b2e~mv2.webp)
Eric Hasman
Feb 8, 2022
Convocation Center – Northern Illinois Huskies
The Convocation Center is not the best but it is a good place to see a game and have a good time.
253 views
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![Fox Valley Ice Arena - Chicago Steel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d50ee7_11a266eff7c247fa8fc75731870e3295~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d50ee7_11a266eff7c247fa8fc75731870e3295~mv2.webp)
Eric Hasman
Nov 19, 2021
Fox Valley Ice Arena - Chicago Steel
The Chicago Steel compete in the United States Hockey League, the top junior league in the United States.
926 views
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![Soldier Field - Chicago Bears](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_4b219ae935b942e1a660cb9309148a38~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_4b219ae935b942e1a660cb9309148a38~mv2.webp)
Lloyd Brown
Sep 1, 2021
Soldier Field - Chicago Bears
The Bears and Soldier Field both have a legendary history for Chicago natives.
998 views
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![Lloyd Hopkins Field – Alton River Dragons](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_c51fb75b38d5485284f6271fde1b3a50~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_c51fb75b38d5485284f6271fde1b3a50~mv2.webp)
Marc Viquez
Jun 23, 2021
Lloyd Hopkins Field – Alton River Dragons
If you’re looking for a truly different type of venue for baseball, then set your destinations to Alton, Illinois, and Lloyd Hopkins Field.
712 views
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![The Corn Crib – Normal CornBelters](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_adc4449df74f457b8d458dc330e0bb0d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_adc4449df74f457b8d458dc330e0bb0d~mv2.webp)
Eric Hasman
Jul 11, 2020
The Corn Crib – Normal CornBelters
The Corn Crib stadium’s name is a result of an agreement between the CornBelters and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board.
846 views
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![Jones Convocation Center – Chicago State Cougars](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_0f489dd5880b41ebb69544d8f6028b0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_0f489dd5880b41ebb69544d8f6028b0f~mv2.webp)
Marc Viquez
Mar 3, 2020
Jones Convocation Center – Chicago State Cougars
The Jones Convocation Center is a 7,000 seat multi-purpose arena that is home to the Chicago State University Cougars basketball.
352 views
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![Hinsdale Central Gym – Hinsdale Central Red Devils](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_3e2db21ec341488aa29f6821e8169d1b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_3e2db21ec341488aa29f6821e8169d1b~mv2.webp)
Marc Viquez
Jan 1, 2020
Hinsdale Central Gym – Hinsdale Central Red Devils
The gym receives three points for its 112 banners that decorate the rafters, the red ribbons that hang from its ceilings, and it's balcony s
288 views
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![Huskie Stadium - Northern Illinois Huskies](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc5b6a_9b064af1dc504e448690c5d25e7f4767~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cc5b6a_9b064af1dc504e448690c5d25e7f4767~mv2.webp)
Eric Hasman
Nov 7, 2019
Huskie Stadium - Northern Illinois Huskies
Huskie Stadium opened in 1965 and after a few renovations, the current capacity has been decreased to 23,595.
404 views
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![O’Brien Field – Eastern Illinois Panthers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdf70c_5596f34c143842f2a7997125bb623f19~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bdf70c_5596f34c143842f2a7997125bb623f19~mv2.webp)
Marc Viquez
Oct 15, 2019
O’Brien Field – Eastern Illinois Panthers
The history of football at Eastern Illinois University dates back to when the first classes opened in the fall of 1899.
378 views
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![Danville Stadium – Danville Dans](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_26d9d78cb20f4536a7597869b27f57c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_26d9d78cb20f4536a7597869b27f57c3~mv2.webp)
Marc Viquez
Jul 30, 2019
Danville Stadium – Danville Dans
There is a lot of history dripping throughout the wooden beams and bleachers of Danville Stadium.
510 views
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![Carver Arena – Bradley Braves](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca8cc2_0c5f4c717a5f480eae8bea3d6f61a485~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_471,h_354,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ca8cc2_0c5f4c717a5f480eae8bea3d6f61a485~mv2.webp)
Marc Viquez
Mar 2, 2019
Carver Arena – Bradley Braves
A pleasant surprise can be found at a Bradley Braves game at the Carver Arena.
468 views
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