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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....

A man wearing a hard hat looks out at bleachers in a football stadium.

Gallery: Last glimpse at nearly century-old Ryan Field before demolition

February 1, 2024

During its nearly century-long reign, Ryan Field witnessed Northwestern’s greatest victories and saddest heartbreaks, its stands filled, or often half-filled, with cheering students. But, on Thursday,...

A group of Wilmette residents are urging their Village Board to take legal action against Evanston over the Ryan Field rebuild.

‘A mortal attack by a neighboring city’: Wilmette residents urge litigation against Evanston, challenge Ryan Field rebuild

January 31, 2024

A group of Wilmette residents are urging the village to sue the City of Evanston for approving the rebuild of Ryan Field.  At a July 25, 2023 Village Board meeting, Village President Senta Plunkett...

Equipment for the demolition sits outside of Ryan Field. Demolition work on the stadium is supposed to start the week of Jan. 29.

As Ryan Field demolition approaches, environmental concerns still remain unaddressed

January 26, 2024

Seventh Ward resident Yvi Russell said she has been “in battle” with Northwestern since 1996.  Having lived in Evanston for 44 years, Russell has witnessed a history of conflict between Evanston...

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...

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