Here are the major components of the unsuccessful contract proposals submitted to the UI, obtained by The News-Gazette under the Freedom of Information Act:
U.S. CELLULAR COLISEUM
Bloomington
Illini would get $300,000 guaranteed payout per game; $10,000 rebate per game for concession sales; 100 percent of net merchandise sales; up to 25 free hotel rooms per night.
Arena would keep ticket revenue and charge $1 facility fee per ticket; 20 cents per ticket to cover printing; 3.75 percent credit card fee; fees for stagehand labor, equipment rental from outside sources and catering services above rental agreement (100 people per game).