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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


Matt Gentile, peddles Independence Day merchandise out of a wagon before the parade.

Street vendors flourish at Evanston’s Fourth of July parade

July 8, 2024

Oak Lawn resident Rich Cotter is a familiar face each Fourth of July, parading with a basket of flags and snappers strapped to his chest. As he hustles up and down Central Street, customers flock to him...

Preview of things to do and see in Chicagoland this week.

The Week Ahead, June 24-30: Concerts, Art Festivals and Pride Celebrations in Chicagoland

June 24, 2024

The Week Ahead is back: a preview of all things Evanston and Chicago, featuring concerts, art festivals, free movies and pride celebrations. Starlight Concert: Chicken Bone Robert Crown Athletic...

NU’s piece-by-piece demolition of Ryan Field, seen Thursday, began after much controversy.

Contentious Ryan Field demolition in full swing, ending 97-year chapter for NU

February 22, 2024

Piece by piece, Northwestern’s football stadium of 97 years is turning to rubble. Half of Ryan Field’s bleachers have disappeared since the full-scale demolition began last week. The press box side...

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...

iKandi Hair Studio on Central Street with Ryan Field in the background.

Central Street businesses divided over impact of Ryan Field rebuild

April 9, 2023

With plans to rebuild Northwestern’s Ryan Field in the works, owners of businesses near the stadium hold mixed opinions on the effects of the project, with some looking forward to its projected revenue...

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