20-05-2025
U of I Board of Trustees to discuss $10M Memorial Stadium Wi-Fi system
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCA) — The U of I board of trustees is discussing the possibility of purchasing a Wi-Fi system for Memorial Stadium.
The $10 million project would work to improve the fan experience by giving internet access to people throughout the venue and the tailgating area in Grange Grove. The system would also support stadium operations including tickets, concessions and security.
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2025 graduate Veronica Kucharczyk said it's nearly impossible to call or text anyone as the tailgating area sits currently. She said the Wi-Fi would be a gamechanger for her and many others.
'I'm actually part of Polish Club and we'll host a couple of tailgates, especially for Dad's Weekend,' Kucharczyk said. 'It's really hard if your parents show up late to have them find where we are because I know they're not really familiar with the school, so if you tell them, 'Oh, we're in this corner' they don't know where that is. I think if they extended the Wi-Fi that would be really helpful.'
The board will be talking about the proposal Thursday. It's one of nine purchase recommendations on their agenda.
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