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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


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....

The entrance to Ryan Field in front of a blue sky.

Evanston prepares for next chapter in Ryan Field rebuilding as accountability concerns linger

January 22, 2024

Evanston's controversy surrounding the rebuild of Ryan Field may be entering a new chapter, but the dust kicked up by the debate has yet to fully settle.  Plans for the new stadium received approval...

The expansion eligibility would include families with children who are entering third grade, which would make approximately 99 to 108 new families eligible.

Year in Review: The biggest stories in Evanston politics in 2023

January 2, 2024

With City Council gearing up for the new year, The Daily takes a look at Evanston’s biggest political stories in 2023. March: City Council expands reparations program, allows for cash payments Evanston...

Mayor Daniel Biss was the tiebreaking vote at Monday night's City Council meeting, greenlighting Northwestern's plan to rebuild and host concerts at Ryan Field.

‘A generational investment’: Mayor Biss explains his ‘yes’ vote on Ryan Field

November 21, 2023

In a nearly 2,500-word letter sent to residents Tuesday morning, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss explained why and how he decided to break a City Council tie to approve Northwestern’s Rebuild Ryan Field project....

On Monday, Mayor Daniel Biss could again face the political calculus of breaking a tie at the final vote on the Ryan Field concert zoning.

Ahead of final Ryan Field vote, residents, city officials remain divided over rezoning

November 20, 2023

Daniel Biss earned his position as Evanston’s mayor with a resounding victory, claiming 73% of the vote in 2021. But, just two years later, Biss is facing a campaign that vows to topple him in his...

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