Illinois Broadband
The "Illinois Broadband" section features announcements, news and information about broadband in Illinois, including events, activities and grant awards by the federal government, state government, and others.
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Last Day for Earlybird Registration, Lowery Confirmed as Keynote Speaker, Bluebird is Major Sponsor- Nathan Woodside, Apr 15, 2013
- Organizers of the inaugural Broadband Telemedicine Summit are reminding potential guests that today, Monday, April 15, is the final day to register under the discounted earlybird rate of $50.
New Report Highlights Broadband Utilization in Illinois Regions, Industry Sectors- Roxana Ryan, Apr 15, 2013
- Regional differences in broadband usage prevail in Illinois commercial businesses and public organizations, and public libraries are filling the gap by providing Wi-Fi access and one-on-one digital…
Governor Quinn Proclaims “Innovation Day” in Illinois- Apr 12, 2013
- Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed today “Innovation Day” in Illinois while hosting an annual innovation forum at the Executive Mansion. Today’s action is part of Governor…
- Report: High-Speed Internet Key for Job Creation, Economic Development
- Roxana Ryan, Apr 8, 2013
- Illinois businesses view high-speed internet as a source of job creation, an important way to present themselves to the world and as a way to improve internal operations, according to a multi-faceted…
Better Broadband, Better Lifeline Pilot Program Launched This Week- Apr 3, 2013
- Illinois is the site of a pioneering federal pilot project that will supply qualifying customers of seven rural Illinois phone companies with a refurbished computer for $50 and a year’s worth…
New Online Tool Attracts Entrepreneurs to SouthEast Central Illinois- Roxana Ryan, Apr 3, 2013
- PrairieSpark Hub website to offer free business resources, maps and youth materials
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, APRIL 3, 2013 -- Entrepreneurs in Central Illinois will soon have access to an online…
- FCC Workshop Panelists: Public and Private Partnerships Vital to Fiber Initiatives
- Nathan Woodside, Mar 28, 2013
- WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 27, 2013 - The Illinois Gigabit Communities Challenge, along with similar initiatives, was cited as a key to keeping the United States competitive in the global economic…
Tech Classes at Six Mile Regional Library District Help Bridge Digital Divide- Nathan Woodside, Mar 26, 2013
- A new educational program at the Six Mile Regional Library District in Granite City is helping to bridge the digital divide among senior citizens in the area.
Connect2Compete Launches National Campaign to Increase Digital Literacy- Mar 22, 2013
- Nonprofit organzation Connect2Compete has announced the launch of a national campaign aimed at increasing digital literacy throughout the nation.
Carlinville Students Use Technology to Capture Stories of WWII Vets- Nathan Woodside, Mar 20, 2013
- Students at Carlinville High School are making a personal connection to American history thanks, in part, to an Illinois Broadband Innovation Fund Award.
Applying Moore's Law to Broadband and Civic Engagement- Layton Olson, Mar 12, 2013
- What does Moore’s Law (cooperation + competition = faster technology + lower prices) have to do with costs and performance of cities, counties and other public bodies?
Illinois Broadband Innovation a Hot Topic at Rural Community Economic Development Conference- Nathan Woodside, Mar 8, 2013
- The subject of broadband innovation carried a noticeable presence this week at the 24th annual Rural Community Economic Development Conference held Wednesday and Thursday in Peoria.
- Better Broadband, Better Lifeline Pilot Program Set to Launch April 1
- Nathan Woodside, Mar 7, 2013
- SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 7, 2013 -- A new pilot program, set to launch April 1 will provide up to $1.5 million in discounted internet service and additional funds for digital literacy training,…
IBIF Awardee Spotlight: 21st Century Youth Project- Nathan Woodside, Mar 4, 2013
- For Emile Cambry Jr., founder and CEO of the 21st Century Youth Project, it’s all about creating opportunities for youth growing up in Chicago neighborhoods where college is unlikely and…
iFiber participates in regional eTeam planning- iFiber March Newsletter, Mar 1, 2013
- iFiber is among regional stakeholders that have been meeting regularly since January 2012 as part of the Northwest Illinois eTeam.Coordinated by Broadband Illinois,10 regional eTeams are involved in…
MCHC Aims to Spread Telepsychiatry, Better Mental Health Care with IBIF Award- Nathan Woodside, Feb 27, 2013
- Emergency rooms in Illinois have reached a “crisis state” when it comes to the number of mental health patients seeking treatment, according to Dr. Michael Wahl, medical director of the…
Regional broadband network set for Aug. 1 debut- Pantagraph, Feb 25, 2013
- NORMAL — The Central Illinois Regional Broadband Network is on track to go live by Aug. 1.
The project is being coordinated by Illinois State University. Consultant Dick Runner said Monday…
Rural Illinois High-Schoolers Become Entrepreneurs in CEO Class- Roxana Ryan, Feb 25, 2013
- Students in Effingham-county’s CEO class aren’t your typical teenagers. Each weekday, often before 7 a.m., local high-schoolers can be found in the region’s fastest-growing…
Video: Goodwill Industries Counters Digital Divide in Chicagoland Job Market- Nathan Woodside, Feb 21, 2013
- Goodwill Industries in the Chicago area is working to ease unemployment numbers in some neighborhoods caught in the digital divide.
Webinar: Meet the Illinois Broadband Innovation Fund Awardees- Nathan Woodside, Feb 21, 2013
- In our third and final Meet the Broadband Innovation Fund Awardees webinar, Dr. Michael Wahl of Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council, Marlene Wirth and Johnna Morecraft of Connecting Generations…
Building Private-Public Partnerships is Key to Success for Broadband Expansion in Illinois- Drew Clark, Feb 20, 2013
- We’ve seen multiple news articles in the first months of 2013 that present challenges and opportunities in our core broadband space. At Broadband Illinois, we’re tuned in to happenings in…
Illinois Telepsychiatry Symposium Set for March 6- Feb 20, 2013
- A symposium focused on how organizations can benefit from the use of telepsychiatry is set for Wednesday, March 6, in Springfield and Chicago.
FCC Report: Frontier Improves Service by 13 Percent- Nathan Woodside, Feb 15, 2013
- Broadband internet service provided by Frontier Communications Corporation has improved 13 percent since April, according to a report released this month by the Federal Communications Commission…
Chicago Lawn Making Strides Against Digital Divide- Nathan Woodside, Feb 14, 2013
- One southwest Chicago neighborhood is hoping it’s found a viable and sustainable plan to spread free public wireless internet access throughout the surrounding communities.
Webinar: Meet the Illinois Broadband Innovation Fund Awardees- Nathan Woodside, Feb 14, 2013
- Broadband Illinois conducted a webinar this week showcasing four of the 14 Illinois Broadband Innovation Fund Awardees.
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