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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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On Monday, Mayor Daniel Biss could again face the political calculus of breaking a tie at the final vote on the Ryan Field concert zoning.

Ahead of final Ryan Field vote, residents, city officials remain divided over rezoning

November 20, 2023

Daniel Biss earned his position as Evanston’s mayor with a resounding victory, claiming 73% of the vote in 2021. But, just two years later, Biss is facing a campaign that vows to topple him in his...

The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Advisory Committee aims to put city officials and Evanston residents with disabilities in more regular, more formalized communication.

How the Evanston ADA Advisory Committee supports people with disabilities

November 15, 2023

For the last decade, Evanston disability advocate Patrick Hughes Jr. has run an informal tour of the city. He takes passengers through the city in his Jeep, showing them some 40-odd places where the city’s...

Black outdoor sign with white lettering signaling the Civic Center.

City Council introduces lower budget after staff reduces Capital Improvement Program

November 14, 2023

City Council introduced a reduced version of the proposed 2024 budget after accepting an updated Capital Improvement Program at Monday night’s meeting.  The original 2024 CIP proposed a $111.2 million...

The updated draft, released Saturday, contains several key changes to both the memorandum itself and the University’s public benefits package.

The Daily Explains: What’s in the updated draft contract between NU and Evanston on the Ryan Field rebuild?

November 13, 2023

With City Council set for a Monday vote on the Rebuild Ryan Field project, the city government released an updated draft of the proposed memorandum of understanding between Evanston and Northwestern officials...

Evanston residents sounded off on Northwestern’s benefits package for its Rebuild Ryan Field project at a public meeting Thursday night.

Residents criticize Ryan Field community benefits agreement, call for Council to delay decision

November 10, 2023

Dozens of Evanston residents called for the city to hit the brakes on Northwestern’s Rebuild Ryan Field project in a town hall about the University’s proposed community benefits agreement Thursday...

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