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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


Of the 1,214 Evanston residents served at the James Park food pantry last week, the city served 526 children and 180 seniors, Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) said.

As food insecurity rates balloon, city officials open emergency pantry at James Park

April 26, 2020

As unemployment numbers skyrocket, Evanston food pantries report a dramatic increase in demand. In response, the city opened an emergency food pantry at James Park on April 15. “People are finding...

Dave Davis at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting. Davis and his fellow Northwestern representative were given 10 minutes to make a presentation to the committee.

City Council votes to introduce ordinance for Northwestern to host professional events

October 29, 2019

Evanston City Council voted on Monday to introduce a controversial proposed ordinance to allow for professional sporting and other for-profit events to take place in Welsh-Ryan Arena. The vote came...

Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a city meeting. This summer, Hagerty called for a criminal investigation into the full City Council. Also, Northwestern is seeking zoning for professional sporting events in Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Summer in Evanston: Mayor asks for criminal probe of City Council, NU looks to host pro-events at arena

September 22, 2019

Mayor requests criminal investigation into City Council, staff Mayor Steve Hagerty asked the Cook County sheriff to conduct a criminal probe into City Council, city staff and outside attorneys after...

Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Northwestern University is looking to get approval from the city to host professional sporting events and concerts at the recently-renovated arena.

Residents voice opposition to professional sporting, commercial events at Welsh-Ryan Arena

June 26, 2019

Evanston and Wilmette residents voiced concerns at a meeting Tuesday over a proposed amendment to Evanston’s Permitted Uses Ordinance. The policy would allow Northwestern to host professional sporting...

Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Northwestern University is working with the city to get approval to host more event at its Ryan Field Campus.

Northwestern looking to amend zoning to host professional sporting events at Ryan Field

May 29, 2019

Northwestern is looking to amend the Evanston zoning codes for its Ryan Field campus facilities in order to host professional sporting events and concerts. Dave Davis, Northwestern’s executive director...

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