At packed meeting, Wilmette Village Board approves resolution opposing concerts at Northwestern’s Ryan Field
A rendering of the new Ryan Field at Northwestern University. The Wilmette Village Board voted unanimously to approve a resolution opposing concerts at the stadium once it is built.
“We have received more communications on this matter than any other topic in recent memory,” Plunkett said during the meeting. “Through this resolution, we are sending a clear message to Northwestern University and the Evanston City Council that commercializing an educational facility’s athletic campus in this manner in a residential neighborhood to drive profits is wholly unacceptable.
Others also objected to the proposed plan. Debbie Thiersch, who lives just northwest of the field, is concerned about access to Evanston Hospital during peak traffic times that could become worse during concerts. Brett Vassallo said there have been issues in the past with EMS vehicles getting by on narrow streets during football and basketball games.
“This is a zero-sum game,” he said. “If Evanston gives approval to commercialize Ryan Field, Wilmette loses. They win, we lose. Period.”
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