By Bob Seidenberg

Is there interest in the first hearing before the Evanston City Council on Northwestern’s bid for zoning changes to allow commercial concerts at a rebuilt Ryan Field? One hundred and forty five people have signed up for public comment, which is projected to go 31/2 hours, and several overflow rooms at the civic center created.  Wilmette Village President Senta Plunkett led off testimony, registering that village’s objection.