Computer Equity News Today

Consider donating computers to new statewide initiative Journal-Courier staff, dbauer@myjournalcourier.com FacebookTwitterEmail State officials are touting a program that is worthy of support. We encourage businesses, organizations and individuals to get behind The Computer Equity Network. Capitol News Illinois described it as a collaboration between the state, the nonprofit PCs for People, municipal governments and private businesses. The program is tied to the ongoing Connect Illinois initia...

Illinois is launching a statewide network aimed at closing the digital divide.  Connect Illinois Computer Equity is a partnership between nonprofit PCs for People, Cook County, and community partners.  The effort aims to put computers and other mobile devices into the hands of Illinois low-income residents and to provide help with accessing high speed internet.  Governor Pritzker is calling for donations of used equipment for the network. The Decatur Radio App-The Latest News, Sports An...

The state is soliciting computers and related equipment from individuals and companies as part of a new program announced Wednesday that will distribute refurbished devices to low-income households. The Computer Equity Network is a collaboration between the state, the non-profit PCs for People, municipal governments and private businesses. The program is tied to the ongoing Connect Illinois initiative based out of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity that seeks to expand broadb...