Statewide program seeks to shrink digital divide with free computers
Raymon Troncosco, Capitol News Illinois
Dec. 17, 2020
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director Erin Guthrie announces the state’s new Computer Equity Network donation drive on Wednesday.Blueroomstream.com
The state is soliciting computers and related equipment from people 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 broadband access in the state.