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Northern Illinois University receives grant for computer science education

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August 20, 2024

Northern Illinois University receives grant for computer science education

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WIFR) – The Illinois State Board of Education gives out 72 grants to improve computer science education totaling $3 million.

NIU among other schools will get hands-on learning tools like 3-D printers, robotics kits, virtual reality equipment and digital design software.

These tools are meant to prepare students for future careers in STEM fields.

“Computer science jobs are some of the highest paying and most in-demand. Our Computer Science Equity Grants tackle the social and structural barriers that limit students’ access to lucrative computer science fields,” says State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders. “We are removing barriers to future careers in technology by investing in our educators and our classrooms and ensuring all students gain exposure to high-quality computer science instruction.”

This grant program also supports the legislation requiring high schools to offer computer science classes for all students, and for computer literacy to be taught at each grade level.

To view the list of schools receiving the grant and to find out more, visit ISBE’s website.

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Illinois high school football playoffs expanding in 2026

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December 17, 2025

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Illinois high school football playoffs expanding in 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (KWQC) – The IHSA football playoffs will be expanding by 50 percent in 2026.

IHSA member schools approved an amendment to expand the playoffs from 32 teams per class to 48.

There will still be 8 classifications increasing the total number of playoff teams from 256 to 384.

As a result of the change, the start of the season will be moved up by a week in August to allow the season to still finish with State Championship games the week of Thanksgiving.

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Woman found dead near Schamburg, Illinois shopping center, man in custody

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December 16, 2025

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Woman found dead near Schamburg, Illinois shopping center, man in custody

December 16, 2025 / 10:36 AM CST
/ CBS Chicago

A woman was found dead near a shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois early Tuesday, and a man was taken into police custody.

Around 5:25 a.m., Schaumburg police were called to the 100 block of South Roselle Road. They found a woman dead at the scene.

Police said a man was taken into custody at the scene.

The investigation so far indicates that the incident was domestic, and the man and woman knew each other.

Police said the incident was isolated and there was no threat to the public. But there was a large police presence at the scene, and alternate routes were advised.

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Illinois officials investigating death connected to Rock Co. homicide

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December 16, 2025

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Illinois officials investigating death connected to Rock Co. homicide

PRINCETON, Ill. (WMTV) – The Illinois State Patrol is investigating a death after officials found a suspect’s vehicle wanted in connection to a Wisconsin homicide, Illinois State Police reported.

Just before 10 p.m. on December 10, ISP troopers and several other agencies attempted to pull a vehicle over in Princeton, Illinois, that was wanted in a Rock County homicide.

Officials did not specify which Rock Co. case this incident is connected to.

Princeton is about an hour and 45 minutes away from Rock County, Wisconsin.

After the driver did not pull over, police chased the vehicle into the Great Sauk Trail Rest Area on I-80 westbound.

When officers went up to the vehicle, authorities stated the driver was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Authorities did not identify the driver.

ISP is working with the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s Office in this investigation.

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