Assembly Hall Name Change

University of Illinois trustees have signed off on the deal that will change the name of Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill., to State Farm Center.

The university announced the $60 million deal in late April. State Farm Insurance Co. will pay the money over 30 years. The change comes as the university begins a $165 million renovation project. Luxury boxes, air conditioning and other features will be added to the 50-year-old arena.