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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


A bulldozer sits in front of a pile of rubble. There is also a building to the left of the bulldozer.

Residents remain concerned as Ryan Field demolition nears completion

March 31, 2024

Following six weeks of demolition, the only part of Ryan Field still standing is the Leonard B. Thomas press box, located on the west side of the stadium. The north, south and east sides all lay barren. The...

Everything Evanston: Rapid Recap: City Council discusses crisis emergency response program, Evanston parking study findings

Everything Evanston: Rapid Recap: City Council discusses crisis emergency response program, Evanston parking study findings

October 3, 2022

    [MUSIC] SHANNON TYLER: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Shannon Tyler. ELLA JEFFRIES: And I’m Ella Jeffries. SHANNON TYLER: And this is Everything Evanston, a podcast...

A building with a sign saying “City of Evanston Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center” and trees, bushes and flowers in front.

City Council hears parking study suggesting raising parking rate

September 29, 2022

A study investigating Evanston parking across the city and around Ryan Field concluded Evanston should raise its parking prices.  City Council contracted engineering consulting company WGI to conduct...

A tan stadium, with trees on either side, stands. Silver lettering in the middle of the building reads ‘Ryan Field.’

Northwestern, 7th Ward residents form working group to discuss Ryan Field rebuilding

April 27, 2022

When Northwestern plays at Ryan Field, 7th Ward resident Ken Proskie said his house looks like a movie set. The lighting from the field shines directly into his bedroom, making it seem like the middle...

Residents and students face a fall season without live sports

Residents and students face a fall season without live sports

November 1, 2020

Most Fall Quarter Saturdays at Northwestern follow a similar pattern. Thousands of students and Evanston residents flock to Ryan Field and the surrounding area for tailgates, parties and — when the Wildcats...

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