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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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David Roeder

Northwestern pledges $100 million for Evanston if it gets OK for Ryan Field concerts

A rendering of the proposed new Ryan Field in Evanston. (Northwestern University)

Northwestern University, scrambling to win support in Evanston for its plan to host concerts in a new football stadium, Monday pledged $100 million in donations to the community over the next 10 years if it gets its way.

The school announced the pledge hours before the City Council began its first hearing Monday night on Northwestern’s controversial proposal for Ryan Field.

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