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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


A bulldozer sits in front of a pile of rubble. There is also a building to the left of the bulldozer.

Residents remain concerned as Ryan Field demolition nears completion

March 31, 2024

Following six weeks of demolition, the only part of Ryan Field still standing is the Leonard B. Thomas press box, located on the west side of the stadium. The north, south and east sides all lay barren. The...

A sign reading “Danger” in front of stadium bleachers.

Ryan Field zoning lawsuit parties clash after NU intervenes to dismiss case

March 28, 2024

Ahead of a mid-April court hearing, Ryan Field neighbors and the Most Livable City Association have pushed back on Northwestern and Evanston’s motion to dismiss three of four counts from their lawsuit...

PILOT programs allow nonprofit institutions that are exempt from paying property taxes to pay agreed-upon sums to the municipalities they operate in.

The Daily Explains: What is a Payment in Lieu of Tax — or PILOT — program?

February 22, 2024

At its next meeting Monday, City Council will decide whether to create a committee to explore the potential implementation of Payment in Lieu of Tax — or PILOT — programs in Evanston. PILOT programs...

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...

Evanston granted a demolition permit for the Ryan Field project last week, just as its longstanding dispute with neighboring Wilmette came to a close.

Wilmette approves Ryan Field pact with Evanston despite residents’ qualms

February 14, 2024

The Wilmette Village Board unanimously approved an agreement with Evanston over impacts from the Ryan Field rebuild Tuesday, quelling a simmering battle between the neighboring cities — even as some...

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