Illinois Field to Undergo Significant Upgrades Including New Seating

Upgrades coming to Illinois Field

Jun. 25—CHAMPAIGN — Permanent seatbacks are coming to Illinois Field. A grand total of 1,500 of them. These are among a slew of other enhancements to the venue the Illinois baseball team has called home since 1988. Illinois announced on Thursday a $5 million gift by an anonymous donor will pay for renovations and upgrades to the facility. Work is scheduled to be completed in the spring of ...