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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


Illustration of the proposed Ryan Field redesign with black-and-white fragments of the old Ryan Field overlaid on top.

Land Use Commission rejects NU’s plan to host concerts at Ryan Field, approves stadium rebuild

October 12, 2023

Northwestern’s controversial Rebuild Ryan Field project met mixed reviews from the Land Use Commission late Wednesday night: the nine-member body unanimously recommended approval of NU’s plan to build...

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

Spokesperson from Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Indians raises concerns about archaeological sites around Ryan Field rebuild

October 9, 2023

In a letter sent to the City of Evanston Land Use Commission Friday, a representative of the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office expressed concerns over Northwestern’s...

Sixth-year quarterback Ben Bryant and junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan in the game.

Football: Ben Bryant vs. Brendan Sullivan: Which quarterback will we see more on Saturday against Howard?

October 5, 2023

Graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant's upper-body injury silenced the Ryan Field crowd immediately on Saturday versus then-No.6 Penn State. The big hit occurred seconds after a third quarter snap,...

Protesters hold a sign advocating for a CBA between Northwestern and Evanston at a demonstration last week. A CBA is a legally enforceable contract between a developer and community groups representing individuals impacted by the development.

The Daily Explains: What is a Community Benefits Agreement?

October 2, 2023

Through several debates over Northwestern’s contentious proposal to rebuild Ryan Field, local activist groups, including the Northwestern Accountability Alliance, have been calling for a community benefits...

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...

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