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The Most Livable City Association and 13 neighbors of Ryan Field filed a four-count complaint against Evanston Wednesday morning, alleging that the rezoning of the stadium for concerts violated several parts of the Evanston and Illinois zoning codes and deprived area residents of due process. The lawsuit, filed with the Chancery Division of the Circuit...

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Below-freezing temperatures early this week didn’t stop Santa from riding the CTA Holiday Train’s open-air flatbed railcar around Chicago. The passenger cars’ exteriors feature multicolor lights and illustrations of Santa, reindeer and other holiday standards. Inside, Christmas songs run nonstop and signs on the walls remind riders that Santa rides the CTA. Santa isn’t the...

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A hop, a skip and a jump from a year ago, former Gameday Editor John Riker penned a season-ending piece titled “Everything we needed to know about the 2022 Wildcats, we learned on their home field.” Northwestern had just dropped its final game of the season in blowout fashion to in-state rival Illinois, drawing a...

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With freezing temperatures and falling snow in Evanston, all sights have shifted toward Northwestern’s conference schedule.  The Wildcats (5-1, 0-0 Big Ten) started off the season on a red-hot four-game winning streak, notching quality nonconference wins over Dayton and Rhode Island. Coach Chris Collins said he emphasized scheduling more formidable nonconference opponents early on in...

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Depending on students’ majors and how much they got done over Thanksgiving break, Reading Period is either a time for locking themselves in the library or for hitting the Christkindlmarket.  There is much to be accomplished in the short ‘calm before the storm’ ahead of Finals Week — flashcard making, slowly adding clothes to the suitcase...

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Surrounded by the Chicago region’s suburban sprawl, the tree-lined acres of snow-covered farmland at Abbey Farms feel like an “oasis,” the farm’s director Eric Mott said. The farm has recently transformed into a winter wonderland. And it’s not just because of this week’s snowfall: Abbey Farms in Aurora, Illinois, is one of few places in...

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About 40 students are staying on campus during Winter Break after Northwestern launched its continuous housing program for the 2023-24 academic year. While undergraduates had to move into graduate student dorms for Winter Break in previous years, those enrolled in continuous housing are able to stay in 1871 Orrington from Fall Quarter through Spring Quarter,...

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I don’t normally love shopping in person — especially during the holiday season. I often feel the pressure to escape crowded shopping malls with items I could have leisurely looked for in my bedroom. And yet, I found myself staring at the holiday-decked interior of World Market on Cyber Monday, trading online-exclusive deals for bright...

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Over the course of just a few days, volunteers and artists have reimagined a vacant space in downtown Evanston into the third annual Evanston Made Holiday Market, set to open Dec. 1. Visitors can stop by the curated market of Evanston Made members’ art and handmade items at 1631 Chicago Ave. Thursdays through Sundays until...

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The Soul Fridge, one of four fixtures of Evanston Community Fridges and standing outside of Soul & Smoke, will be filled with new meals this holiday season. Twelve chefs from Evanston and Chicago will drop off meals in the fridge from Nov. 22 until the end of the year.  According to a news release from...

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There’s always that one person you don’t know what to get during the holidays. Whether you landed a stranger for secret Santa, have no idea what the best friend you have zero pictures with is into –– or you just ran out of ideas –– a question mark in the holiday shopping list shouldn’t necessitate...

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December marks the start of the holidays as storefronts decorate their windows, daylight shortens and yuletide cheer begins. Those celebrating the holiday season in Evanston won’t have to venture far to immerse themselves in the festive spirit, though. Whether it’s gift shopping locally, tasting seasonal treats or watching community performances, there’s a holiday event in...

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Northwestern canceled its Thursday bargaining session with Northwestern University Graduate Workers, the union announced Wednesday afternoon. The meeting is the second consecutive planned bargaining session canceled by the University, after it canceled a full-day session scheduled for Nov. 14. University spokesperson Hilary Hurd Anyaso told The Daily that NU canceled the Thursday meeting because its...

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Three Northwestern players have been selected 2023 All-Big Ten offense honorees, the conference announced Wednesday. Senior wide receivers Bryce Kirtz and A.J. Henning received honorable mention nods by the Big Ten’s coaches and media, while senior offensive lineman Josh Priebe was named to the third team by both coaches and media. Priebe’s All-Big Ten selection...

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Last-minute gifts are a common problem for college students whose finals eat into the typical holiday shopping period. Between caffeine-fueled spurts of essay writing and (hopefully) showering, there’s simply no time to surf the web for the perfect gifts for your hometown bestie, mom, dad, sister or whoever else made the cut. So, to avoid...

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Red aprons, Mariah Carey and hints of peppermint in the air can only mean one thing: The holiday season is upon us. With it comes a slate of new seasonal drinks at your favorite local coffee shop. But what if you, like me, are a super picky eater? You only tolerate coffee. You don’t understand...

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Every year, my family and I sit down to watch the same three Christmas movies: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Home Alone” and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Just like clockwork, I smile when George Bailey chooses life over death and question how Harry and Marv survive Kevin McCallister’s borderline lethal booby traps.  I’ve...

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Coming off of two blowout defeats at the Ball Dawgs Classic, Northwestern returned to Welsh-Ryan Arena Wednesday for a matinee homestand against Chicagoland foe Loyola-Chicago.  Despite their effort, the Wildcats (3-4, 0-0 Big Ten) could not put away the feisty Ramblers (3-4, 0-0 A-10), losing 73-68. NU’s upperclassmen leadership in senior forward Paige Mott and...

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City Council voted to prohibit all flavored tobacco sales starting this spring during its Monday meeting, where it also raised utility rates and postponed a final decision on the city budget. The council passed the ban on flavored tobacco products with a 6-3 vote. When it goes into effect April 1, the ordinance will prohibit...

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Robin Means Coleman will step down from her roles as vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion on Jan. 1, Northwestern announced Tuesday. According to a news release from the University, Coleman will step down to focus on her personal health and her family. She will continue to serve as a consultant for...

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