Chicago Hopes Broadband Plan Could Help Other Cities Address Digital Divide – WSJ

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the Chicago Connected project, which aims to provide free broadband internet for 100,000 children in the city’s largest school district for four years, on June 25. The $50 million plan has been funded by philanthropic donations, the Chicago public school system and city funds.
Ken Griffin, the chief executive of investment firm Citadel LLC, who contributed $7.5 million, said the program could serve as a template for other cities facing similar issues with student internet access.
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Governor of Alderaan
6 years ago

The Dictator has $50 million to give to get his Blank Check Amendment passed but he has nothing to give to provide internet access for poor minorities. What a scumbag. He needs to attend that U of I white supremacy conference, by force if necessary

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