Comcast Greater Chicago Region

Serving Central & Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana & Southwest Michigan

Carl Jones Jr. named Comcast’s Regional Vice President of External and Government Affairs

Jones to lead the company’s regional government relations and community impact initiatives May 2, 2022 – Carl Jones Jr. has been named Vice President of External and Government Affairs for Comcast’s Greater Chicago Region, which spans Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan. In his new role, Jones will lead the region’s Community Impact team, which […]

Rivian R1T Truck Named “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”

 Manufactured in Normal, the R1T is the first all-electric truck in production April 27, 2022 – Chosen by voters from an initial field of 400 entries, Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck has emerged the winner of the third annual “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ […]

Comcast Connects Grundy County

Comcast is helping communities across Grundy County meet their current and future connectivity needs and close the digital divide Grundy County doesn’t need expensive, complex plans to meet its current and future connectivity needs or close the digital divide. The solutions are already in place: The communities Comcast serves in Grundy County are “Gigabit Cities.” […]

Comcast Joins with Local Community-based Organizations to Launch WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Peoria area

Lift Zones provide safe spaces where students and families can access the Internet for school and digital skills building August 11, 2021 – Comcast announced the launch of new WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” at community centers in six Peoria area locations. Lift Zones are safe spaces where students and families can get online for distance learning, […]

Comcast Joins with Local Community-based Organizations to Launch More WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Several Chicago Neighborhoods

Lift Zones provide safe spaces where students and families can access the Internet for school and digital skills building July 26, 2021 – Comcast announced a cluster of new WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” at community centers that serve largely Hispanic populations in several Chicago neighborhoods. Lift Zones are safe spaces where students and families can get […]