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The Daily Northwestern

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

PILOT programs allow nonprofit institutions that are exempt from paying property taxes to pay agreed-upon sums to the municipalities they operate in.

The Daily Explains: What is a Payment in Lieu of Tax — or PILOT — program?

February 23, 2024

At its next meeting Monday, City Council will decide whether to create a committee to explore the potential implementation of Payment in Lieu of Tax — or PILOT — programs in Evanston. PILOT programs...

The University announced a revamped Rebuild Ryan Field website, as part of efforts to increase transparency, amid community concerns about safety and the environment.

University revamps Rebuild Ryan Field website

February 12, 2024

The University launched an updated Rebuild Ryan Field website to increase transparency surrounding the project, according to a Friday news release. The site offers new information about the controversial...

Demolition crews rolled in about two weeks ago at Ryan Field, but the actual start of razing the football stadium remains up in the air.

NU officials face criticism about Ryan Field as residents challenge demolition

February 8, 2024

Northwestern officials showed up to Wednesday’s NU-City Committee meeting with plans to improve communications with residents — though they had few details on Ryan Field’s still-looming demolition. Ald....

A group of Wilmette residents are urging their Village Board to take legal action against Evanston over the Ryan Field rebuild.

‘A mortal attack by a neighboring city’: Wilmette residents urge litigation against Evanston, challenge Ryan Field rebuild

January 31, 2024

A group of Wilmette residents are urging the village to sue the City of Evanston for approving the rebuild of Ryan Field.  At a July 25, 2023 Village Board meeting, Village President Senta Plunkett...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) hosted a virtual ward meeting Thursday where NU officials and contractors told residents demolition would begin in days.

Ryan Field demolition to begin in days amid 7th Ward concerns

January 18, 2024

Demolition of NU’s Ryan Field will begin the week of Jan. 29, with fences, trailers and other equipment set to roll in next week, NU and project contractors announced at a 7th Ward meeting Thursday. After...

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