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 […]
“Makers Madness” Contest Enters Final Round
Voters to Decide The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois March 16,2021 – Four products remain as voting opens in the final round of the second annual “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that lets voters decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the […]
Comcast Provides Update on Decade-Long Commitment to Digital Equity; Announces Plans to Accelerate Efforts in 2021
Increases Speeds to 50/5 Mbps for All New and Existing Internet Essentials Customers at No Additional Cost Accelerates Lift Zone Community Center Rollout to Reach 1,000 Sites in 2021 Commits More Than $40 Million in Cash in Digital Equity Grants February 2, 2021 – Comcast today made several announcements that build on its longstanding commitment to […]
Comcast Launches its Full Suite of Residential and Business Services in Danforth, Gilman and Onarga
New and expanded offerings available to local businesses and residences October 19, 2020 – Comcast announced today that it is now offering a host of new Xfinity residential and Comcast Business services in Danforth, Gilman and Onarga, IL. Comcast has historically offered TV service in the three towns but is now is expanding its residential offerings to include Xfinity Internet, Xfinity […]
Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $175,000 in Scholarships to High School Seniors in Region
Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program Recognizes Students’ Achievements Both In and Out of the Classroom July 20, 2020 – Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it has awarded $175,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program to 70 students in its Greater Chicago Region, which includes Central […]
