Comcast Greater Chicago Region

Serving Central & Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana & Southwest Michigan

Voters Narrow Field to Top 8 Coolest Products Made in Illinois

“Makers Madness” Contest Lets Public Decide The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois  March 14, 2023 – The field of contenders for the 2023 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the fourth annual “Makers Madness” contest. Hosted by the Illinois […]

UIC Pell Grant Recipients May Qualify for a $30 Monthly Credit Toward the Cost of Internet Service

$30 federal Affordable Connectivity Program credit would cover the cost of Internet Essentials, making broadband access free for eligible students  August 26, 2022 –University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) students who receive Pell Grants may be automatically eligible for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides a monthly $30 credit toward the cost of Internet and/or […]

Daily Herald Suburban Business Names 2022 Diversity in Business Award Winners

Comcast recognized for second consecutive year August 9, 2022 – Comcast was among 14 suburban employers to receive 2022 Daily Herald Suburban Business “Diversity in Business Awards.” The award program recognizes businesses that have shown exceptional commitment to promoting practices that advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in business leadership, and bolster equality […]

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’ […]