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A proposed design for a new Ryan Field is on display while Evanston Land Use Commission members listen to Northwestern University representatives as they present a proposal for the new stadium during a public meeting on Sept. 6, 2023.
A proposed design for a new Ryan Field is on display while Evanston Land Use Commission members listen to Northwestern University representatives as they present a proposal for the new stadium during a public meeting on Sept. 6, 2023.
Attendees hold signs during an Evanston City Council meeting after members of the council agreed to delay a vote on the rebuild of Ryan Field, Nov. 13, 2023.
Attendees hold signs during an Evanston City Council meeting after members of the council agreed to delay a vote on the rebuild of Ryan Field, Nov. 13, 2023.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss attends a City Council meeting on Nov. 13, 2023, where members agreed to delay a vote for the commercialization and rebuild of Ryan Field in Evanston.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss attends a City Council meeting on Nov. 13, 2023, where members agreed to delay a vote for the commercialization and rebuild of Ryan Field in Evanston.
A woman with a sign leaves a City Council meeting after members of the council agreed to delay a vote for the commercialization and rebuild of Ryan Field, Nov. 13, 2023.
A woman with a sign leaves a City Council meeting after members of the council agreed to delay a vote for the commercialization and rebuild of Ryan Field, Nov. 13, 2023.
Evanston resident Michael Vasilko holds a sign up while listening to Northwestern University representatives as they present a stadium proposal on Sept. 6, 2023, during a special public meeting.
Evanston resident Michael Vasilko holds a sign up while listening to Northwestern University representatives as they present a stadium proposal on Sept. 6, 2023, during a special public meeting.
A Northwestern University plan for a new Ryan Field in Evanston.
A Northwestern University plan for a new Ryan Field in Evanston.
Fans relax in the stands during a game between Northwestern and UTEP at Ryan Field in Evanston on Sept. 9, 2023.
Fans relax in the stands during a game between Northwestern and UTEP at Ryan Field in Evanston on Sept. 9, 2023.
Northwestern University fans watch during the first quarter in a game against University of Texas-El Paso at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 9, 2023.
Northwestern University fans watch during the first quarter in a game against University of Texas-El Paso at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 9, 2023.
Pat Fitzgerald's name is displayed inside Ryan Field in Evanston during a game between Northwestern and the University of Texas-El Paso, Sept. 9, 2023.
Pat Fitzgerald’s name is displayed inside Ryan Field in Evanston during a game between Northwestern and the University of Texas-El Paso, Sept. 9, 2023.
Northwestern and the University of Texas-El Paso face off at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 9, 2023.
Northwestern and the University of Texas-El Paso face off at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 9, 2023.
Northwestern and the University of Texas-El Paso play at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 9, 2023.
Northwestern and the University of Texas-El Paso play at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 9, 2023.
An artist's rendering shows the proposed design for a new Ryan Field at Northwestern University.
An artist’s rendering shows the proposed design for a new Ryan Field at Northwestern University.
Fans watch the second quarter of a game between Northwestern and the University of Texas-El Paso at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 9, 2023.
Fans watch the second quarter of a game between Northwestern and the University of Texas-El Paso at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 9, 2023.
Ryan Field in Evanston is seen on July 10, 2023.
Ryan Field in Evanston is seen on July 10, 2023.
A flag flies across from an empty Ryan Field, home of the football program at Northwestern University, on July 11, 2023, in Evanston.
A flag flies across from an empty Ryan Field, home of the football program at Northwestern University, on July 11, 2023, in Evanston.
An empty Ryan Field is seen on July 11, 2023, in Evanston.
An empty Ryan Field is seen on July 11, 2023, in Evanston.
Homes sit across Central Avenue from Ryan Field, July 10, 2023, in Evanston.
Homes sit across Central Avenue from Ryan Field, July 10, 2023, in Evanston.
Ryan Field, home of the football program at Northwestern University, is seen on July 11, 2023.
Ryan Field, home of the football program at Northwestern University, is seen on July 11, 2023.
Northwestern's Ryan Field is seen on July 11, 2023, in Evanston.
Northwestern’s Ryan Field is seen on July 11, 2023, in Evanston.
Fans arrive for a game between Northwestern and Michigan State at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 3, 2021.
Fans arrive for a game between Northwestern and Michigan State at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 3, 2021.
People watch as Northwestern hosts the Maryland Terrapins at Ryan Field, Oct. 24, 2020.
People watch as Northwestern hosts the Maryland Terrapins at Ryan Field, Oct. 24, 2020.
Patrick Ryan, right, waits for the game to start as Northwestern hosts Nevada at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 2, 2017.
Patrick Ryan, right, waits for the game to start as Northwestern hosts Nevada at Ryan Field in Evanston, Sept. 2, 2017.
Graduates sit in Ryan Field for Northwestern University's commencement ceremony, June 17, 2016.
Graduates sit in Ryan Field for Northwestern University’s commencement ceremony, June 17, 2016.
Lights are turned on for a night game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Maryland Terrapins at Ryan Field, Oct. 24, 2020, in Evanston.
Lights are turned on for a night game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Maryland Terrapins at Ryan Field, Oct. 24, 2020, in Evanston.
Northwestern's Dyche Stadium, seen here in 1979, would later be renamed Ryan Field.
Northwestern’s Dyche Stadium, seen here in 1979, would later be renamed Ryan Field.
Coach Ara Parseghian salutes the Dyche stadium crowd with the game ball as his Northwestern Wildcats carry him off the field following their 21-0 victory over Ohio State on Nov. 1, 1958.
Coach Ara Parseghian salutes the Dyche stadium crowd with the game ball as his Northwestern Wildcats carry him off the field following their 21-0 victory over Ohio State on Nov. 1, 1958.