Court Dismisses Most of the Claim Challenging Renovation of Northwestern’ Ryan Field

An Illinois state judge has dismissed major portions of a lawsuit filed by residents of Evanston, Illinois, who sought to block the planned renovation of Northwestern University’s Ryan Field. Specifically, the court dismissed three of four counts brought by the plaintiffs, who live near the stadium. The 13 plaintiffs had sought to invalidate the city council’s 5-4 vote to change the city’s zoning law. The change would make it possible for the facility to host as many as six concerts per