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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


Dave Davis at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting. Davis and his fellow Northwestern representative were given 10 minutes to make a presentation to the committee.

City Council votes to introduce ordinance for Northwestern to host professional events

October 29, 2019

Evanston City Council voted on Monday to introduce a controversial proposed ordinance to allow for professional sporting and other for-profit events to take place in Welsh-Ryan Arena. The vote came...

Jaden Smith, the headliner of A&O Blowout, performs at the Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Jaden Smith and SOPHIE hype up crowd at A&O Blowout

October 6, 2019

Almost immediately into Jaden Smith’s set at A&O Blowout on Saturday night, students were jumping and moshing. “I’d rather see students excited and fired up about the shows we’re doing than...

Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a city meeting. This summer, Hagerty called for a criminal investigation into the full City Council. Also, Northwestern is seeking zoning for professional sporting events in Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Summer in Evanston: Mayor asks for criminal probe of City Council, NU looks to host pro-events at arena

September 22, 2019

Mayor requests criminal investigation into City Council, staff Mayor Steve Hagerty asked the Cook County sheriff to conduct a criminal probe into City Council, city staff and outside attorneys after...

Ryan Field. There will be no public alcohol sales at Northwestern’s football stadium this fall, an athletic department spokesman confirmed to The Daily.

Football: Still no alcohol sales at Ryan Field for 2019 season, school confirms

August 13, 2019

Football Fans hoping to watch Northwestern football from their seat at Ryan Field with a cold beer in their hands will have to wait a little bit longer. There will be no public alcohol sales at...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city council meeting. Revelle said on Monday that she thinks any alterations to the liquor code are premature in light of Northwestern's proposed zoning changes.

Proposed liquor license for Welsh-Ryan draws heavy criticism from residents

July 9, 2019

Residents voiced concerns during Monday’s council meeting regarding a potential alteration to the city’s liquor code, which would create a new class of liquor license. This change would pave the way...

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