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Bloomington Bison Phillip Barski

ECHL

Bloomington, Barski agree to two-year extension

BLOOMINGTON -- Bloomington Bison Vice President of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Phillip Barski will remain around for two more seasons. A news release from the team on Wednesday revealed a two-year extension for Barski, according to Bison President Andy Zilch. Since arriving in Bloomington, Barski has played a central role in building the Bison’s hockey operations department, roster foundation, player development structure and organizational standards in accountability and growth on and off the ice. Under the leadership of Barski, […]

todayJuly 1, 2026 26

Bloomington Grossinger Motors Arena

McLean County

City of Bloomington, Bison postpone presser

BLOOMINGTON -- A press conference at Grossinger Motors Arena will not take place as regularly scheduled. The press conference was to be held on Wednesday regarding the announcement of a naming rights opportunity. An email from the city's Arts & Entertainment Department would confirm this intent. This comes as severe weather is set to impact Central Illinois later today. "Due to weather conditions, the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington Bison have made the decision to postpone today's press conference […]

todayJune 17, 2026 44

Bloomington Grossinger Motors Arena

McLean County

Bloomington to consider naming rights offer

BLOOMINGTON -- The City of Bloomington's Arts & Entertainment Department will host a press conference on Wednesday to announce a new naming rights opportunity for Grossinger Motors Arena. The announcement comes during a period of exceptional growth for the arena. Over the past year, Grossinger Motors Arena distributed more than 192,000 tickets, hosted 68 events, and generated nearly 82 million annual media impressions. This reflects the venue's growing reach and impact throughout Central Illinois. The arena's growth has been further […]

todayJune 16, 2026 26

East Central Illinois Region

Raising Cane’s planned for Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington-area residents will soon have another location for a popular chicken eatery. Raising Cane’s confirmed to Heartland Newsfeed via email that a restaurant will be opening in Bloomington sometime in 2025. Construction will begin on the new store by the end of the year. This will be the second location in McLean County after the planned location in Normal that will open next year as well. The current nearest locations are in Champaign and Springfield. The company also […]

todayJuly 22, 2024 3195 63

ECHL Bloomington Bison

Hockey News

Bloomington Bison provides business update

BLOOMINGTON -- In the two weeks following the formal introduction of the team, the Bloomington Bison has made some major strides leading up to its inaugural season later this year. According to a news release from the team Wednesday, the team has received dozens of inquiries about partnership opportunities. Editor's Note: Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network submitted a request to become part of what may become its radio broadcast network. In addition, over 300 resumes for various employment opportunities were received, […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024 185

ECHL Bloomington Bison

ECHL

Bloomington, ECHL welcome newest expansion team

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington and the ECHL welcomed the Bloomington Bison as the latest expansion team during a press conference held Wednesday, January 24, 2024. This announcement reintroduces professional hockey to Bloomington and signifies the league’s growth as it expands to 30 teams. On January 16, 2024, the ECHL revealed that the League’s Board of Governors had approved Bloomington to join the ranks. The confirmation of the 20-year lease was approved during a special session of the City Council […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024 144

Bloomington ECHL

East Central Illinois Region

ECHL to expand to Bloomington

SHREWSBURY, N.J./BLOOMINGTON -- Professional hockey will once again be returning to the Bloomington area beginning with the 2024-25 season, according to a press release Tuesday. The ECHL Board of Governors approved the application for an expansion team in Bloomington and admittance into the league. The City of Bloomington will be in charge of confirming the negotiated lease of Grossinger Motors Arena, which is set for completion on January 22. The expansion team will be under the ownership of Carmel, Ind.-based […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 217

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