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By 25 News
NORMAL – Illinois State University’s board of trustees met Friday morning to finalize the renaming of Redbird Arena.
The arena built in 1989 – will soon be known as “CEFCU Arena”
CEFCFU will pay university athletics more than $3 million over ten years for the naming rights.
That money will go toward enhancing the student-athlete experience at the university.
During the public comments portion of the meeting – student-athletes said they’re looking forward to the financial boost.
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