Most people would be cranky on a Friday morning. But Student Government President Brenda Bedolla is fresh-faced and friendly as ever. Though the coffee also helps.
This is Bedolla’s first...
The following offenses occurred at NEIU’s main campus-site between the dates of July 2 to Aug. 2.
1. 5349 N. St. Louis Ave, July 2, a driver was issued with a ticket for driving without license...
As students eagerly await the inauguration of El Centro, The Independent took a tour of the new campus.
For those that have seen the space-age structure jutting out beside the Kennedy Expressway, it...
With school starting, it’s important to keep in mind certain habits that will keep the NEIU community a safe environment to learn and grow.
The Independent sat down with Campus Police Sgt....
A new face is appearing around NEIU campuses and it’s not a picture of the new El Centro building.
NEIU.edu recently received a much-anticipated face-lift.
“It’s really been a long time...
In Chicago, the majority of vehicle collision fatalities have affected both African-American and Hispanic populations at the highest rate.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)...
Out of all the alumni to come out of Northeastern Illinois University, there is probably none more politically active than Luis Gutierrez, representative for the 4th Congressional District of Illinois.
The...
The following offenses occurred at respective NEIU campuses through the dates of April 25th to May 26th.
1. Student Union, April 28th at 4:22 p.m., an unknown offender committed a theft over $300...
The effort for NEIU to go green continues, as members of the Green Fee Committee continue to propose and refine ideas to make the school a more eco-friendly place.
The green fee is a $3 charge that...
Illinois State Senators Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) and Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) have introduced legislation in the state’s capitol to explore the possibility of a current in-state university joining...
Before lighting up a cigarette on July 1, consider the Illinois SB 2202 law, otherwise known as the Smoke-Free Campus Act. If in effect, it might prohibit smoking on any state-supported institution of...
NEIU could lose a significant amount in state funding depending on the outcome of the current budget debate. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn plans to oppose major cuts in state spending on social...
