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NEIU student, boxing instructor dead in suspected homicide

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
July 9, 2020

Examining Chicago’s history of police brutality: the LaQuan McDonald cover-up

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

Wisconsin reports single-day record in new COVID-19 cases, 8% positivity rate

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020

Pritzker family owns stake in company providing COVID-19 tests

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

Florida experiences 4.7% uptick in COVID-19 cases, 14% increase in deaths since entering phase one of reopening plan

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

Wisconsin’s COVID-19 cases jump 65%, Milwaukee’s positivity rate increases by 100%

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

Four Illinois counties to vote on secession from Chicago. What if they succeed?

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

“It’s coming down”; Pritzker announces every region is meeting standard to move to stage three of Restore Illinois

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2020

Brommel-Hanson-McGee scholarship deadline extended

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2020

“It’s not a hoax”; Illinois officials warn of second wave as state reports record death toll

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2020

VOTE: Blink-182 vs. Avenged Sevenfold

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2020

Illinois Director of Public Health addresses potential inflation, underrepresentation of COVID-19 death toll

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2020

“Players won’t be strong-armed”; Workplace safety, unfair compensation emerge as concerns among MLB players

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2020

‘Workers and their families are hurting’; J.B. Pritzker announces $25 million infrastructure grant

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2020

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

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2020

VOTE: Foo Fighters vs. My Chemical Romance

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2020

VOTE: Linkin Park vs. Godsmack

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2020

MLB owners approve plan to start season by July

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2020

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

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2020

WWE: Six takeaways from Money In The Bank

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2020

Breaking down MLB’s 80-game season proposal

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2020

Rock n’ roll pioneer Little Richard dead at 87

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2020

Two white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery won’t be charged with hate crime. Here’s why.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2020

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

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chicago White Sox roster: the good and the bad

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

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

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

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

‘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

FAN VOTE: Alter Bridge/Creed vs. Avenged Sevenfold

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

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

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

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

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

BREAKING: Bears decline Mitch Trubisky’s fifth-year option

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2020

NEIU transitions to remote instruction, pass/no pass grading for all three summer semesters

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020

BREAKING: Chicago Bears sign Tashaun Gipson to one-year deal

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020

Chicago Fire Department commander’s home site of viral Chicago house party

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020

NCAA Board of Governors votes to allow athletes to profit off their name, likeness and image

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2020

The Pippen myth: How Scottie Pippen went from underrated to overrated

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2020

REPORT: Kim Jong Un rumored dead, satellite images suggest possible location

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2020

Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Hometown Rising all cancelled

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020

NFL Draft: Best remaining players on Day 2

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020

Dak Prescott’s brother Jace passes away at age 31

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2020

NEIU to reimburse students for unused services

Matthew Rago and Rachel Willard
April 23, 2020

Chicago Pride Parade postponed for first time ever

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

Falling In Reverse guitarist Derek Jones dead at age 35

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

Trump administration prohibits DACA recipients from coronavirus relief aid

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

Trump administration prohibits DACA students from receiving federal aid

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

MLB to eliminate 25% of minor league baseball franchises

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

BREAKING: Trump to suspend immigration to the United States of America

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2020

VOTE: Foo Fighters vs. Godsmack

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

NEIU Student Government Association election results: Angel Diaz wins presidency

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

BREAKING: Bears release tight end Trey Burton

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

Skip Bayless goes on angry HORSE rant against LeBron James, Zach LaVine

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

Von Miller, Denver Broncos issue statements on coronavirus diagnosis

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

Trump appoints Vince McMahon, Rob Manfred and Adam Silver to help “get sports back”

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020

Americans began receiving their stimulus checks today. Here’s how to get yours.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020

The rise, fall and resurrection of Derrick Rose

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2020

Obamacare architect warns sporting events, concerts won’t return until 2021

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2020

BREAKING: Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for president

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2020

Critics accuse Bulls, White Sox owner of racism. Here’s why they are wrong.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2020

America remains divided as US surpasses Spain, Italy and France in combined COVID-19 cases

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2020

Chicago Bulls should inquire about feuding Jazz All-Stars

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020

VOTE IN LINK: The Red Hot Chili Peppers (5) vs. Evanescence (12)

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020

BREAKING: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recommends canceling all large summer events

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020

WATCH: Compilation of Trump’s COVID-19 misinformation circulates

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020

Instructors are grading students on their ability to teach themselves. Just end the semester.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020

Northeastern Illinois University announces first case of coronavirus

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

11 tragically underrated rock deep cuts

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

REPORT: NBA to consider rapid-response testing to resume season

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

U.K. Prime Minister in intensive care after COVID-19 symptoms worsen

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

VOTE: My Chemical Romance (4) vs. Coldplay (13)

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

FACT CHECK: Did the Trump administration fire the entire pandemic team? Well, sort of

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

Wrestlemania Night One: Results, Grades and Analysis

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

Wrestlemania 36: Final predictions for biggest matches

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

Meet the candidates for NEIU’s Student Government Association elections

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

Chicago White Sox: 6 biggest draft busts since 2005

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

REPORT: Bulls to begin front office overhaul

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

NEIU Campus Recreation and Physical Education Complex closed until May 1

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020

Fountains of Wayne singer, best known for ‘Stacy’s Mom,’ dies from coronavirus COVID-19

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020

Todd McShay lists only one player as “Tier 1” draft prospect

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2020

VOTE: Linkin Park (1) vs. Paramore (16)

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2020

WATCH: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot plays guitar, basketball to ‘save lives’

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2020

Opinion | Gavin Newsom commutes convicted child murderers, goes too far left

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2020

WATCH: Austin Theory almost kills Montez Ford

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2020

Ranking the greatest matches in Wrestlemania history

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2020

How Ryan Pace once again whiffed on securing the Bears’ franchise quarterback

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2020

Chicago Bears: Five biggest draft busts of the past decade

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2020

It’s time to postpone Wrestlemania

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2020

Comparing America’s coronavirus response to Spanish Flu, Black Death and smallpox

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2020

BREAKING: Rammstein lead singer spent night in ICU, tests negative for coronavirus

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2020

REPORT: Key performer withdraws from Wrestlemania

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020

Illinois state officials confirm 673 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 2,538

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020

Examining NEIU’s pass/fail policy

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020

Public packs Chicago lakefront, Mayor Lightfoot shuts down access

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020

A breakdown of the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2020

The Classic Crime talk ‘Patterns in the Static,’ importance of perspective

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2020

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