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July 9NEIU student, boxing instructor dead in suspected homicide
June 3Examining Chicago’s history of police brutality: the LaQuan McDonald cover-up
May 20Wisconsin reports single-day record in new COVID-19 cases, 8% positivity rate
May 18Pritzker family owns stake in company providing COVID-19 tests
May 17Florida experiences 4.7% uptick in COVID-19 cases, 14% increase in deaths since entering phase one of reopening plan
May 17Wisconsin’s COVID-19 cases jump 65%, Milwaukee’s positivity rate increases by 100%
May 16Four Illinois counties to vote on secession from Chicago. What if they succeed?
May 15“It’s coming down”; Pritzker announces every region is meeting standard to move to stage three of Restore Illinois
May 13Brommel-Hanson-McGee scholarship deadline extended
May 13“It’s not a hoax”; Illinois officials warn of second wave as state reports record death toll
May 13Northeastern Illinois University students receive monetary aid through CARES Act
May 13VOTE: Blink-182 vs. Avenged Sevenfold
May 12Illinois Director of Public Health addresses potential inflation, underrepresentation of COVID-19 death toll
May 12“Players won’t be strong-armed”; Workplace safety, unfair compensation emerge as concerns among MLB players
May 12‘Workers and their families are hurting’; J.B. Pritzker announces $25 million infrastructure grant
May 11VOTE: Foo Fighters vs. My Chemical Romance
May 11NEIU students and alumni discuss working during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 11MLB owners approve plan to start season by July
May 9Breaking down MLB’s 80-game season proposal
May 9Rock n’ roll pioneer Little Richard dead at 87
May 8A breakdown of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s five-step plans to reopen economy
May 8Two white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery won’t be charged with hate crime. Here’s why.
May 8VOTE: Breaking Benjamin vs. Tool vs. Three Days Grace
May 7Northeastern Illinois University releases tapes of hearings on World War II-era Japanese internment camps
May 7FACT CHECK: Did the CDC reduce its COVID-19 death count?
May 6Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to prioritize accessible healthcare in minority community, reaffirms mandate to wear masks
May 6Chicago White Sox roster: the good and the bad
May 5Northeastern Illinois University alters enrollment policies due to COVID-19 pandemic
May 5Pritzker announces five-step ‘Reopen Illinois’ plan; ‘We are very conscientious that there are people who cannot pay their bills and cannot provide for their families’
May 4INTERVIEW: Blake Allison discusses Egypt Central reunion, three latest singles

NEIU instructors discuss challenges of transitioning to virtual coursework

NEIU instructors discuss challenges of transitioning to virtual coursework

May 18, 2020

Following Northeastern Illinois University President Dr. Gloria Gibson's announcement that face-to-face ...

How telemedicine makes health care accessible for transgender communities in rural America

How telemedicine makes health care accessible for transgender communities in rural America

May 18, 2020

The town of Zeeland, Mich., sits on the Eastern shores of Lake Michigan. With a population of approximately...

Grubhub, Uber Eats will soon have to disclose fees charged to restaurants

Grubhub, Uber Eats will soon have to disclose fees charged to restaurants

May 12, 2020

Beginning May 22, third-party delivery services such as Grubhub and Uber Eats will be required to disclose...

VOTE: Linkin Park vs. Godsmack

VOTE: Linkin Park vs. Godsmack

May 11, 2020

Here at The Independent, we’ve organized a tournament to determine which band ruled the 2000s. otherwise...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker anticipates delay in COVID-19 peak, Illinois announces arrival of COVID-19 trial drug

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker anticipates delay in COVID-19 peak, Illinois announces arrival of COVID-19 trial drug

May 11, 2020

Illinois health officials announced Monday the arrival of 140 cases of the investigative anti-viral dr...

WWE: Six takeaways from Money In The Bank

WWE: Six takeaways from Money In The Bank

May 11, 2020

With Money In The Banks officially in the books, it's time to take a look at some of the implications...

VOTE: Three Days Grace vs. Tool vs. Breaking Benjamin

VOTE: Three Days Grace vs. Tool vs. Breaking Benjamin

May 7, 2020

The final first-round matchup of our tournament to determine which band dominated the 2000s is a triple...

Pritzker waives unemployment wait period as Illinois surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 deaths

Pritzker waives unemployment wait period as Illinois surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 deaths

May 7, 2020

The state of Illinois exceeded 3,000 deaths stemming from the novel coronavirus COVID-19, according to...

FACT CHECK: Did the CDC reduce its COVID-19 death count?

FACT CHECK: Did the CDC reduce its COVID-19 death count?

May 7, 2020

The Claim: Posts circulating on social media contend that the Center for Disease Control and Prevent...

FAN VOTE: Alter Bridge/Creed vs. Avenged Sevenfold

FAN VOTE: Alter Bridge/Creed vs. Avenged Sevenfold

May 4, 2020

Here at The Independent, we’ve organized a tournament to determine which band ruled the 2000s. other...

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How Missouri plans to resume concerts starting Monday, despite an increase in COVID-19 cases

May 3, 2020

The state of Missouri plans to welcome back concerts so long as event organizers adhere to social distancing...

May Day strikes: Amazon, Instacart, Whole Foods employees demand fair labor practice amid COVID-19

May Day strikes: Amazon, Instacart, Whole Foods employees demand fair labor practice amid COVID-19

May 2, 2020

May Day is a day to celebrate the first day of spring and celebrate workers worldwide. Yesterday, however, ...

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