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NEIU Independent

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

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2020

The state of Illinois exceeded 3,000 deaths stemming from the novel coronavirus COVID-19, according to Illinois Director of Public Health Dr. Ngozi Ezike. Over the past 24 hours, Illinois health officials...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to prioritize accessible healthcare in minority community, reaffirms mandate to wear masks

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to prioritize accessible healthcare in minority community, reaffirms mandate to wear masks

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2020

Illinois health officials reported Wednesday 2,270 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 136 coronavirus-related deaths over the past 24 hours, bringing state totals to 68,232 and 2,974, respectively. Illinois...

Chicago White Sox roster: the good and the bad

Chicago White Sox roster: the good and the bad

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2020

Despite all five Chicago teams failing to qualify for postseason play for the first time since 2004, Chicago remains a proud fan base. While some hometown teams offer cause for hope, others appear destined...

Northeastern Illinois University alters enrollment policies due to COVID-19 pandemic

Northeastern Illinois University alters enrollment policies due to COVID-19 pandemic

Amina Murati, Writer May 5, 2020

Adjusting to the standards and culture of a new school can be both challenging and rewarding. However, with the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic offering novel challenges to the transfer experience, Northeastern...

Pritzker 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'

Pritzker 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’

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B Pritzker announced Tuesday a five-stage plan to reopen Illinois’ economy. According to Pritzker, major events will be postponed until Illinois reaches stage five. Pritzker’s "Restore...

INTERVIEW: Blake Allison discusses Egypt Central reunion, three latest singles

INTERVIEW: Blake Allison discusses Egypt Central reunion, three latest singles

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

As any wise raconteur might tell a yearning audience, absence causes the heart to grow fonder. So when Egypt Central--vocalist John Falls, drummer/guitarist Blake Allison and bassist Joey “Chicago”...

'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...

Trump vs. Biden: How did we get here, America?

Trump vs. Biden: How did we get here, America?

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

In a harrowing rehash of the 2016 general election, Americans are once again presented with a false choice, forced to select between two uninspiring leaders with a history of alleged sexual misconduct. When...

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

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2020

The state of Missouri plans to welcome back concerts so long as event organizers adhere to social distancing mandates, according to Gov. Mike Parsons. On April 27, Parsons unveiled the state's Show...

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

Leslie Hurtado, News Editor May 2, 2020

May Day is a day to celebrate the first day of spring and celebrate workers worldwide. Yesterday, however, the commemoration of Chicago’s Haymarket affair conceded to a tug-of-war over corporate handling...

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...

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