From the President:
The Illinois Office of Broadband and the Illinois Broadband Lab are holding a series of listening sessions to take input from the public regarding broadband needs. The listening sessions are part of the planning process to qualify for federal funding. Illinois could potentially receive more than $1 billion to improve broadband service in unserved areas of our state.
IFB staff is working with CFB’s to find members willing to participate. It is unfortunate the sessions are occurring during planting season. But it is important farmers and rural residents are represented at the meetings.
Additional details will be added as dates and locations are finalized. Visit this link for schedules, agendas and upcoming listening sessions.
Central Illinois:
- April 25, 5-6 p.m., Macon County Extension Office Illini Room, 3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd., Decatur. Parking is available on either side of the building.
- April 26, 6-7 p.m., Lincoln Library Carnegie Room North, 326 S. 7th St., Springfield. Parking will be available in the garage underneath Lincoln Library.
West-central Illinois:
- May 3, noon to 1 p.m., Macomb City Hall Community Room, 232 East Jackson St., Macomb.
- May 3, 6-7 p.m., Macomb City Hall Community Room, 232 East Jackson St., Macomb.