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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Ranking the White Sox' best leadoff options

Ranking the White Sox’ best leadoff options

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

With Spring Training on hiatus amid growing concern surrounding coronavirus COVID-19, the White Sox' return to relevance has been temporarily postponed. However, with an abundance of tantalizing pieces...

Grading the Bears' offseason additions

Grading the Bears’ offseason additions

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

Entering the 2019 NFL season, the Chicago Bears harbored Super Bowl aspirations. Following a breakout 2018 campaign that saw the 12-win"Monsters of the Midway" earn their first playoff berth since 2010,...

REPORT: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix heads south

REPORT: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix heads south

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2020

Former Bears safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix will reunite with Mike McCarthy in Dallas, according to Patrik Walker of CBSSports. The former Pro Bowler reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys worth...

Who takes the top spot in our Team of the decade rankings? | Photo by: Bleacherreport

Ranking the top 10 teams of the 2010s

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2020

Seattle Seahawks Second-and-goal at the one-yard line will forever haunt Seattle Seahawks fans. With an opportunity to clinch a second straight Super Bowl title in 2015,  Seahawks’ head coach...

NHL hopes to resume after suspending season

NHL hopes to resume after suspending season

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2020

After pausing the regular season last Wednesday following the emergence of novel coronavirus COVID-19, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hopes to resume the NHL season, according to NHL.com The decision...

Rams at Redskins 9/20/15

REPORT: Bears sign Robert Quinn

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

The Chicago Bears and free agent outside linebacker Robert Quinn agreed to a five-year, $70 million contract Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport. The deal spells the end for former first-round pick Leonard...

BREAKING: Bears sign Jimmy Graham

BREAKING: Bears sign Jimmy Graham

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

Ryan Pace addressed the Bears' tight end void by signing former Packer Jimmy Graham, as first reported by Adam Schefter. The deal is reportedly worth $16 million over two years. Last season, JP Holtz'...

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