Obamacare architect warns sporting events, concerts won’t return until 2021
Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2020
Filed under News
Amid growing concern surrounding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, a prominent healthcare expert warned that large gatherings should not resume until 2021. Speaking at a roundtable discussion hosted by The New York Times, Dr. Ezekiel "Zeke" Emanuel, who is credited as a key architect for Oba...
Northeastern Illinois University to continue remote teaching for summer semesters
Leslie Hurtado, News Editor
April 13, 2020
Filed under News
Northeastern Illinois University plans to transition to remote instruction, according to an email distributed by Northeastern Illinois University. According to the targeted announcement, instructors are tasked with transitioning to digital instruction from the first half of the summer session, which ru...
America remains divided as US surpasses Spain, Italy and France in combined COVID-19 cases
Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2020
Filed under News, Uncategorized
Despite harrowing increases in the transmission of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, once-optimistic American leadership remains at odds in its attempt to combat the virus. The United States of America recently emerged as the epicenter for COVID-19. As of April 11, the U.S. confirmed 528,922...
Gov. Pritzker announces increased testing, alternate housing for vulnerable Chicago communities
Leslie Hurtado, News Editor
April 11, 2020
Filed under News
Illinois Gov. J.B Pritzker announced Friday a partnership between Chicago and four local medical centers aimed at increasing accessibility to coronavirus COVID-19 testing within vulnerable communities. Medical centers located near Chicago’s South and West Side communities will partner with Lur...
Chicago Bulls should inquire about feuding Jazz All-Stars
Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
Filed under Sports
Reports indicate that the relationship between Utah Jazz All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert "doesn't appear to be salvageable," opening the door for new Chicago Bulls VP of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas to make his first major acquisition. In March, Gobert became the first high-profi...
Chicago organization seeks volunteers to aid groups threatened by COVID-19
Leslie Hurtado, News Editor
April 9, 2020
Filed under News
Before the rise of the pandemic inspired volunteers to collect donations, My Block, My Hood, My City founder Jahmal Cole picked up hand sanitizers, Emergen-C packets, disinfectant wipes and other essentials to deliver to seniors and people with disabilities. On April 9, Illinois state officials confirm...
BREAKING: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recommends canceling all large summer events
Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020
Filed under News
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recommended Tuesday that event organizers consider canceling all large event gatherings scheduled to take place over the summer. Speaking at his daily coronavirus briefing, Pritzker expressed his belief that large events, such as festivals and concerts, pose a risk to a...
WATCH: Compilation of Trump’s COVID-19 misinformation circulates
Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020
Filed under News
The Washington Press compiled a two minute video of President Donald Trump offering misinformation surrounding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Accompanied by a caption that reads, "Here's a 2-minute compilation of Trump LYING about the coronavirus crisis to help his re-election" and ...
Instructors are grading students on their ability to teach themselves. Just end the semester.
Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020
Filed under Opinions
Northeastern Illinois University’s decision to move forward with the remainder of its spring semester is a clear acknowledgment that the grade matters more than the instruction that precedes it. After returning from an extended spring break, students are essentially tasked with educating themselve...
REPORT: NBA to consider rapid-response testing to resume season
Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2020
Filed under Sports
The NBA and NBAPA are considering the effectiveness of rapid-response testing in hopes of resuming the regular season, according to sources. The tests are reportedly capable of detecting the presence of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 within 15 minutes. First reported by ESPN senior writer Baxter Holmes,...
U.K. Prime Minister in intensive care after COVID-19 symptoms worsen
Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2020
Filed under News, Uncategorized
According to Downing Street representatives, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson entered intensive care after his coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms worsened. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is actively deputizing for Prime Minister. The 55-year-old leader of U.K.'s Conservative Party conducted...
FACT CHECK: Did the Trump administration fire the entire pandemic team? Well, sort of
Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2020
Filed under News
Claim No. 1: The Trump Administration fired the entire pandemic response team Claim No. 2: The Trump Administration cut funding to anti-pandemic efforts Following criticism surrounding the United States’ response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump came under fire...
