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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


Welsh-Ryan Arena. Until 2021 the University can host for-profit concerts and professional sport events at the arena, but all events have been put on hold because of COVID-19.

“Why should we trust you?”: Despite pandemic complications, residents remain opposed to for-profit events at Welsh-Ryan Arena, citing distrust with Northwestern

September 25, 2020

In September 2019, Northwestern submitted its final application to the city of Evanston to allow the university to host professional events and for-profit concerts at Welsh-Ryan Arena. A question on...

Over 90 local businesses in Evanston have been adopted as part of the community’s Adopt-a-Shop Program.

Northwestern students’ return to Evanston presents concerns for residents

September 18, 2020

As students return to Evanston and adjust to pandemic measures, city residents are also adjusting to having students back in town. Many residents are worried about students being back — especially...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons led a town hall meeting Thursday to address residents concerns about students coming back to campus.

City Council to vote on 2020 budget, reparations fund

November 24, 2019

City Council plans to vote on the 2020 budget and the creation of funding source for a reparations fund at Monday’s meeting. The budget, which the city released Oct. 4 and introduced at the Nov. 18...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th). Revelle said she didn’t believe Northwestern has met the standards necessary to hold for-profit events.

City Council passes ordinance allowing Northwestern to host professional events

November 12, 2019

Northwestern will now be allowed to host professional sporting events and for-profit concerts at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The controversial text amendment passed 5-4 at Monday’s City Council meeting, while...

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