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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

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'If people are persistently defiant, they can be put in jail': Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces 17% COVID-19 positivity rate over past 24 hours

‘If people are persistently defiant, they can be put in jail’: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces 17% COVID-19 positivity rate over past 24 hours

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2020

After announcing that 17% of Illinois residents tested for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 over the past 24 hours came back positive, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker stated that local law enforcement can arrest...

NEIU’s Black Student Success Committee creates Black Student Membership Fee Initiative

NEIU’s Black Student Success Committee creates Black Student Membership Fee Initiative

Leslie Hurtado, News Editor May 1, 2020

Northeastern Illinois University’s Black Student Success Committee started the Black Student Membership Fee Initiative to help Black students at NEIU navigate the realm of career development. Interested...

NEIU transitions to remote instruction, pass/no pass grading for all three summer semesters

NEIU transitions to remote instruction, pass/no pass grading for all three summer semesters

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2020

Northeastern Illinois University announced Thursday that all three summer semesters--first-half summer (May 15-June 15), second-half summer (June 26-Aug.6) and full summer (May 15-Aug. 8)--will be delivered...

Chicago Fire Department commander's home site of viral Chicago house party

Chicago Fire Department commander’s home site of viral Chicago house party

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2020

The townhouse that hosted a heavily-attended party in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood belongs to a Chicago Fire Department commander, according to Alderman Gilbert Villegas Last weekend, a video showing...

Student Leadership Development to host virtual trivia game night for NEIU community

Student Leadership Development to host virtual trivia game night for NEIU community

Leslie Hurtado, News Editor April 30, 2020

After a long week of cramming for finals, Northeastern Illinois University students, faculty and staff prepare to participate in virtual diversion activities such as Student Leadership Development’s...

NEIU Student Counseling Services working remotely with students

NEIU Student Counseling Services working remotely with students

Amina Murati, Writer April 25, 2020

The limitations imposed by social distancing mandates can cause anxiety. In order to assist students during the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, NEIU’s Student Counseling Services continues providing...

REPORT: Kim Jong Un rumored dead, satellite images suggest possible location

REPORT: Kim Jong Un rumored dead, satellite images suggest possible location

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2020

Update: Satellite imaging shows North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's train outside his Wonsan compound. The train has reportedly been stationed there since "at least" April 21. The imaging, taken by...

Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Hometown Rising all cancelled

Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Hometown Rising all cancelled

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2020

Update: Spring Awakening representatives released a statement confirming the cancellation of its 2020 event. Entering its ninth year, the EDM concert was scheduled for June 12-14 at Chicago's Union Park.  Representatives...

Empty hallway in NEIU's Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center

NEIU to reimburse students for unused services

Matthew Rago and Rachel Willard April 23, 2020

Northeastern Illinois University’s Office of the President announced that NEIU will partially reimburse students for unused services.  The announcement, distributed via email, acknowledged that “some...

Chicago Pride Parade postponed for first time ever

Chicago Pride Parade postponed for first time ever

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2020

Organizers for the 2020 Chicago Pride Parade announced Wednesday the postponement of the annual amid growing concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement marks the first-ever...

Trump administration prohibits DACA recipients from coronavirus relief aid

Trump administration prohibits DACA recipients from coronavirus relief aid

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2020

U.S. Education Department officials barred undocumented students from accessing emergency federal aid distributed for critical expenses such as food, housing and child care. In March, Congress authorized...

 Trump now is tasked with leading a country that elected him on the basis of his hateful rhetoric.

BREAKING: Trump to suspend immigration to the United States of America

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2020

President Donald Trump announced Monday his intention to sign an executive order temporarily suspending immigration to the United States of America. Trump's states his measure aims to stunt the transmission...

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