ISU trustees approve new roof for Horton Fieldhouse

Posted on February 22, 2019
ISU Board
The Illinois State University Board of Trustees approved a new roofing project for the historic Horton Fieldhouse. (WJBC file photo)

 

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – The governing board at Illinois State University approved major work on a historic athletic facility.

The Board of Trustees Friday agreed to spend $1.2 million to replace the roof above Horton Fieldhouse. The cost comes from athletic fund reserves and institutional dollars.

Two athletic facilities received new names, one being the women’s basketball locker room at Redbird Arena to honor Hall of Fame coach Jill Hutchison. She was the women’s basketball coach for 28 years and is considered a pioneer of the sport. The athletic therapy room in Redbird Arena will be named for the Lynch Family after the university received a financial gift from Glen Lynch.

Trustees also approved the renewal of a student health insurance contract with Aetna Student Health, and authorized a new Master’s degree program in athletic training.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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