Illinois
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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CENTRALIA, Ill. – An investigation is underway after multiple people were shot Sunday in Centralia, Illinois, according to a report from WFCN News in southern Illinois.
FOX 2 has confirmed the Illinois State Police is investigating a shooting and taking over the investigation, but ISP could not confirm many further details as of 9 p.m. Sunday.
“The investigation is in its infancy and to protect the integrity of the investigation, no additional details will be released at this time,” ISP said in a statement to FOX 2.
According to WFCN News, the shooting happened around 5 p.m. near the 900 block of East Kell Street in Centralia. Multiple law enforcement agencies have since responded to scene and multiple victims are hospitalized, according to the report.
It’s unclear how many people may have been injured and what led up to the shooting.
Centralia, Illinois is about 70 miles, or just over an hour, east of St. Louis.
This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.
The National Weather Service has teams of storm surveryors in the field April 18 investigating several reports of severe storms and tornado touch downs across eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois and northeast Missouri.
According to the weather service’s website, windgusts of up to 60 to 70 mph along with teacup-sized hail and several tornadoes were reported April 17.
Many homes and outbuildings were damaged, trees were uprooted and power lines were downed in Lena, Illinois, where the most significant damage occurred, the site pointed out.
Very strong winds also were reported near Washington, Iowa, and Colmar, Illinois, where several outbuildings and grain bins were destroyed.
The weather service received reports of confirmed and possible tornadoes in the areas of Lena, Pecatonica, Shirland, Rockton, Roscoe and Capron.
The teams will be assessing damage this weekend into next week along with county emergency management teams to determine what types of storms occurred and their paths.
Dozens of power outages were reported, as well.
As of the afternoon of April 18, ComEd was reporting 85 active power outages across northern Illinois, down from 241 on April 17, and 6,751 customers affected, down from more than 18,000.
The bulk of those outages and the most customers impacted are concentrated in Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties.
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