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State investing $47 million to expand broadband in Illinois

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(WSIL) --ÌýGovernor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)ÌýÌýannounced $47 million in funding for 22 projects to expand broadband.Ìý

Round Two funding includes $23 million in Connect Illinois grant awards matched by $24 million in nonstate funding for a total of over $47 million, with plans to expand broadband access to approximately 13,000 homes, businesses, farms, and community institutions across Illinois � through 22 new projects, with at least one in every region of the state.

Round Two Grant Awards include these projects in southern Illinois:Ìý

  • Clearwave:Ìý$500,000 for expansion in Saline, Williamson, Johnson Counties
  • ProTek Communications:Ìý$2,000,000 for expansion in Williamson County
  • WKT Telecom Cooperative:Ìý$5,000,000 for expansion in Union, Pulaski Counties

Grant applications were reviewed and evaluated on a competitive basis, with proposals evaluated in seven categories: project impact; nonstate match and demonstration of need; community support; project readiness; project viability and sustainability; affordability and adoption assistance; and open access, shared use and business strategy.

To promote broadband access, the Illinois Office of Broadband is making $350 million in funding available through a third round of grants, which will be accepted and awarded on a rolling basis through 2024, or until funds are depleted.

For more on Round 3 Connect Illinois, and Round 2 awards and other grant programs, please visit .

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Kenzie Dillow joined the team in 2016 as an editor, moved to Producer in 2017 & took over the Digital Content Manager position in 2021. Kenzie graduated from SIUC in 2016 with a degree in Sports Broadcasting and Advertising.

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