New Ryan Field set to open Oct. 2 with single-game tickets on sale
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Northwestern’s new $875 million Ryan Field is nearing completion in Evanston, with 35,000 seats, premium fan experiences and single-game tickets now available ahead of its Oct. 2 opening.

The best and worst-case scenarios in 2026 for Notre Dame, Illinois, NIU and Northwestern

College football returns this weekend, and the local teams could cover each end of the spectrum. Here are the best- and worst-case scenarios for Notre Dame, Illinois, NIU and Northwestern in 2026.

Northwestern football: Preview and predictions for the Wildcats in 2026

Here’s a preview of Northwestern football’s upcoming 2026 season, where the Wildcats want to take another step forward under David Braun.

Chip Kelly, David Braun talk new Ryan Field's impact fot Northwestern football
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Ryan Field will re-open this year as one of the newest and best assets Northwestern will have to offer. Wildcats coach David Braun and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly spoke on the field of the new stadium.

Ranking the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the 2026 season

Here's how we rank the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the upcoming 2026 season between Notre Dame, Northwestern, NIU and Illinois.

From Notre Dame to NIU, the 4 most important college football transfer portal additions

Here are the most important transfer portal addition for Illinois, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Northern Illinois from this past offseason as the 2026 season approaches.

Celebrating America 250: How the past has shaped the present
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Northwestern history professor Kate Masur joins Good Day Chicago to discuss America’s founding documents and their influence on present-day America.

New blood test makes pancreatic cancer easier to detect
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A new blood test detects pancreatic cancer in 65% of patients, up from 17% with the previous test. Northwestern Medicine Oncologist Dr. Akhil Chawla joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what it means for earlier detection.

New Ryan Field reaches major milestone with playing surface installed
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Northwestern officials on Tuesday unveiled the newly installed playing surface at New Ryan Field as construction continues ahead of the stadium's scheduled Oct. 2 opening against Penn State.

2026 NBA Draft: Northwestern star Nick Martinelli heads to Los Angeles

Northwestern basketball has now had a player selected in consecutive NBA Drafts. Nick Martinelli was selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Northwestern lacrosse coach reflects on national championship win
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Northwestern women’s lacrosse head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller talks about the team’s national championship win over North Carolina, the road to another title and her message for young athletes.

Northwestern lacrosse rallies in fourth quarter to win ninth national championship

Northwestern lacrosse was right at home on Sunday afternoon. Not just in Evanston, but at the top of college lacrosse as the 'Cats won their ninth NCAA national lacrosse championship in team history.