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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


After the Land Use Commission collectively heard 13 hours of testimony about Ryan Field, these ordinances will be the only topic of discussion at the meeting.

Second Ryan Field hearing draws crowds as NU’s push for city approval continues

September 28, 2023

Over 100 people packed a Land Use Commission meeting Wednesday night for the second installment of a hearing on Northwestern’s contentious proposal to rebuild Ryan Field and host six concerts annually...

The exterior of Ryan Field, a large tan stadium with words reading Ryan Field and several cars parked in front.

City-commissioned Ryan Field study finds that rebuild, concerts could generate $77.8 million for Evanston

September 15, 2023

Evanston released the results of its independent study on the projected economic impact of Northwestern’s controversial Ryan Field rebuild Friday. The study found that the project could generate $77.8...

If approved by City Council in time, the demolition of Ryan Field could begin as soon as December of this year, with completion slated for summer 2026.

Northwestern Ryan Field rebuild hearing draws crowd of Evanston residents

September 7, 2023

Hundreds packed Evanston’s City Council chambers at Wednesday night’s Land Use Commission hearing as city, university and community representatives hashed out the details of Northwestern University’s...

The exterior of Ryan Field, a large tan stadium with words reading “Ryan Field” and several cars parked in front.

Northwestern speakers address community concerns at 7th Ward special topic meeting on Ryan Rebuild project

June 28, 2023

At the 7th Ward special topic meeting hosted by Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) Tuesday, Northwestern speakers addressed concerns about the proposed Ryan Rebuild project, presenting on noise assessment, traffic,...

A group of people, many in blue shirts, sits in chairs

City Council introduces ordinance to grant Connections for the Homeless rooming house permit

May 9, 2023

City Council voted Monday night to introduce an ordinance that would grant Connections for the Homeless a permit to operate a rooming house at the Margarita Inn.   The motion passed 6-2. At its April...

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