Tighter Security At US Cellular Coliseum

A new year brings tighter security at the downtown Bloomington US Cellular Coliseum. No bags larger than 15" by 13" by 6" will be allowed. All bags are subject to search, and patrons may also be "wanded," by having metal detection devices used. Doors to events at the venue will open an hour and a half before shows to facilitate the extra measures. Dave White, director of security at the coliseum, says in a press release the new measures are going into effect not because of any specific problem, but because many other venues are implementing them.