Lawsuit filed against Evanston, citing 'backroom deal' over rezoning Northwestern's Ryan Field

A lawsuit was filed Thursday against Evanston, claiming the city harmed residents by cutting a "backroom deal" to rezone Northwestern's Ryan Field to allow it to become an open-air entertainment venue.

Northwestern's David Braun named 2023 Big Ten Coach of the Year
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In a major announcement on Tuesday, Northwestern coach David Braun celebrated a significant achievement in his inaugural year at the helm.

Buie sparks Northwestern to 89-67 victory over Northern Illinois

Boo Buie scored 16 of his 23 points in the second half to help Northwestern pull away for an 89-67 victory over Northern Illinois on Monday night.

Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini's bowl hopes

Ben Bryant completed 24 of 32 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score, and Cam Johnson caught seven passes for 124 yards and a touchdown to lead Northwestern to a 45-43 victory over Illinois on Saturday, ending the Illini's hopes for a bowl berth.

Northwestern's Ryan Field rebuild approved by Evanston leaders

The Evanston City Council voted in favor of Northwestern University's proposal to rebuild and rezone Ryan Field to host concerts and other community events there.

Northwestern's Ryan Field rebuild approved by Evanston leaders
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The Evanston City Council voted in favor of Northwestern University's proposal to rebuild Ryan Field and host concerts and other community events there.

Final vote on Ryan Field expected Monday night
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It was another contentious night in Evanston ? on what should be the final vote on Northwestern's stadium plans.

Hubbard leads Mississippi State past Northwestern, 66-57, wins Hall of Fame Tip-Off

Freshman Josh Hubbard put up a career-high 29 points to help Mississippi State pull away from Northwestern, 66-57 to win the championship game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Northwestern introduce David Braun as new head football coach
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Northwestern University's new head football coach was formally introduced on Thursday. David Braun is the 30th head football coach in Wildcats history and succeeds Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired in July amid a hazing scandal.

Evanston City Council pushes final vote on plans to rebuild Ryan Field to next week

Evanston's City Council was expected to hold a final vote on plans to rebuild Ryan Field on Monday. However, council members ended up voting 6-4 to push the final vote to next week.

Evanston's City Council to hold final vote on plans to rebuild Ryan Field
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Evanston's City Council was expected to hold a final vote on plans to rebuild Ryan Field on Monday. However, council members ended up voting 6-4 to push the final vote to next week.

Bryant returns from injury and sparks Northwestern to 24-10 victory at Wisconsin

Northwestern quarterback Ben Bryant has been around long enough to feel comfortable he wouldn’t need to worry about a rust factor as he played his first game since late September.

Final vote on Northwestern's new Ryan Field project expected next week

The Evanston City Council is facing a contentious decision regarding Northwestern University's $800 million football stadium reconstruction project.

More former Northwestern football players to share stories of racism, hazing for first time
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A group of former Northwestern University football players plan to share their story during a news conference Friday morning. The players say they were subjected to racial discrimination, hazing, physical abuse and retaliation. Several former athletes spoke out after head coach Pat Fitzgerald was fired in July.