Northwestern’s head football coach, David Braun, will be on the sidelines until at least 2031, the team announced Thursday, extending his contract which was set to expire in 2028.
Braun, a native of Lake Forest, has coached the Wildcats since 2023, taking over after the dismissal of Pat Fitzgerald over hazing allegations. Braun was the team’s defensive coordinator until the end of that season, when he was named the team’s permanent head coach.
Residents urged City Council to prioritize pedestrian and bicycle safety Monday night as councilmembers unanimously voted in favor of three initiatives to improve Evanston’s transportation infrastructure. Council approved two resolutions that permit City Manager Luke Stowe to apply for federal funding for two proposed infrastructure projects. The first project is a series of street improvements...
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Sept. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Coach David Braun has agreed to a new three-year extension with Northwestern, keeping him in charge of the Wildcat football program through 2031, NU announced Thursday. Since taking over the team in 2023, Braun...
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The Evanston Library Board directed staff Wednesday night to prepare a 2027 budget with property tax increases totaling 3.15%.
That includes increasing the $9.48 million operating levy by 2.5% to $9.7 million and increasing the $547,823 debt service levy by 14.45% to $626,977.
About two months into his tenure as Northwestern’s new president, Mung Chiang experienced a quintessential part of the new student experience Wednesday: March Through the Arch. Sporting a Class of ’30 T-shirt, Chiang walked with Peer Adviser Group 18, a nod to his role as the University’s 18th president. The Daily spoke with Chiang after...
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