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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

A breakdown of the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

A breakdown of the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

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

Americans in need of financial reprieve anxiously await an agreement as Congress finalizes the long-anticipated, multi-trillion dollar coronavirus stimulus package. Airlines impacted by travel restrictions...

To grade or not to grade: how NEIU, others struggle over pass/fail grading

To grade or not to grade: how NEIU, others struggle over pass/fail grading

Daniel J. Lane, Writer March 25, 2020

Citing such reasons as imminent job loss, the inability to access essential laboratory time and a generally high level of stress, students at Northeastern Illinois University this week joined a global...

Gov. Pritzker issues 'stay-at-home' order effective Saturday

Gov. Pritzker issues ‘stay-at-home’ order effective Saturday

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

Amid growing concern surrounding the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a stay-at-home order effective Saturday at 5 p.m. Illinois becomes the third state to implement...

BREAKING: Joe Biden projected to win Illinois Democratic primary

BREAKING: Joe Biden projected to win Illinois Democratic primary

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2020

Update 10:07 p.m.: Joe Biden is the projected winner of Arizona, according to NBC. Biden cruised to a relatively easy sweep of the March 17 primaries, claiming Florida, Illinois and Arizona. Gov. Mike...

NEIU President Gloria J. Gibson during her open office hours on Oct. 17. Photos by Maleydi Roman.

Northeastern Illinois University suspends face-to-face instruction through Spring

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2020

The Office of President Gloria J. Gibson issued a targeted announcement declaring that all face-to-face instruction at Northeastern Illinois University is suspended for the Spring semester. According...

BREAKING: San Francisco mayor orders 24-hour curfew

BREAKING: San Francisco mayor orders 24-hour curfew

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2020

San Francisco issued a public health order Monday instructing all residents to stay home.  The most drastic response in the United States to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to date, the order prohibits...

The Coronavirus COVID-19 illustrated, rotating. | By Maximilian Schönherr

CDC recommends no gatherings of over 50 people for eight weeks

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2020

Amid growing concern surrounding the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the cancellation or postponement of all non-essential gatherings upward...

The Coronavirus COVID-19 illustrated, rotating. | By Maximilian Schönherr

All bars, restaurants closed to dine-in customers in Illinois amid coronavirus

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Sunday that all restaurants and bars will be closed to dine-in consumers starting Tuesday morning. The measure will run through the end of March. "As your governor,...

NEIU extends Spring Break amid coronavirus pandemic

NEIU extends Spring Break amid coronavirus pandemic

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2020

The Office of the President emailed students Thursday announcing Northeastern Illinois University's decision to extend Spring Break through March 29. Dr. Gloria Gibson's targeted announcement also informed...

The U.S. faces a massively uncertain future after the election of arguably the most controversial presidential candidate in it’s history.

BREAKING: Trump suspends travel to and from Europe

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

8:25 p.m.: President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening his plan to suspend all travel to and from Europe in an effort to impede the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The restriction does not apply...

BREAKING: Trump cancels all U.S. travel to and from Europe, WHO declares pandemic

BREAKING: Trump cancels all U.S. travel to and from Europe, WHO declares pandemic

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

Update: President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening his plan to cancel all travel to and from Europe in an effort to impede the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The restriction does not apply to...

Northeastern Illinois University cancels spring break trips amid coronavirus scare

Northeastern Illinois University cancels spring break trips amid coronavirus scare

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2020

Update 12:19 p.m: Northeastern Illinois University announced the cancelation of all Alternative Spring Break plans in an effort to protect participants from exposure to coronavirus COVID-19. After four...

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