B I Elected Officials Say NO to FREE Broadband access How Outrageous

Southland towns to get broadband access

The state of Illinois and Cook County are spending $16 million to lay 70 miles of underground fiber optic cable to bring high-speed Internet access to six Southland communities.

The project is expected to create at least 150 permanent and temporary jobs for engineers, electricians, laborers, construction workers and network technicians.

Schools, hospitals, and libraries in Calumet Park, Harvey, Robbins, Dixmoor, Riverdale and Markham will benefit from the improvements. The state’s $6.1 million investment is through its Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program and is being combined with Cook County’s $10 million to fund the project.

Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld, president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, said the project will give high-speed access to towns “that would probably not have it otherwise.”

“This project provides another critical step forward in the southern suburbs’ efforts to strengthen our economy and create jobs,” Hofeld said.

County board President Toni Preckwinkle said South Cook County has high unemployment, and “some of the highest concentrations of poverty and the lowest levels of technology adoption and access (in the Chicago area). Broadband will be critical to reversing these trends.”

Mayor Peloquin is so busy running for Congress he fails to get Broadband for Blue Island. He has really lost all interest in being the Mayor. This is sad for the residents.

No Freebie wrote:

Southland towns to get broadband access
The state of Illinois and Cook County are spending $16 million to lay 70 miles of underground fiber optic cable to bring high-speed Internet access to six Southland communities.
The project is expected to create at least 150 permanent and temporary jobs for engineers, electricians, laborers, construction workers and network technicians.
Schools, hospitals, and libraries in Calumet Park, Harvey, Robbins, Dixmoor, Riverdale and Markham will benefit from the improvements. The state’s $6.1 million investment is through its Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program and is being combined with Cook County’s $10 million to fund the project.
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld, president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, said the project will give high-speed access to towns “that would probably not have it otherwise.”
“This project provides another critical step forward in the southern suburbs’ efforts to strengthen our economy and create jobs,” Hofeld said.
County board President Toni Preckwinkle said South Cook County has high unemployment, and “some of the highest concentrations of poverty and the lowest levels of technology adoption and access (in the Chicago area). Broadband will be critical to reversing these trends.”
Mayor Peloquin is so busy running for Congress he fails to get Broadband for Blue Island. He has really lost all interest in being the Mayor. This is sad for the residents.

it's always been all about donnie why are you shocked..

This story is stupid
We already have it
Had it for year actually
thanks but no thanks

iwin wrote:

This story is stupid
We already have it
Had it for year actually
thanks but no thanks

You might have it! But you live in Elmhurst! Not Blue Island! I can hear that giant sucking sound!

Not sure why my thing says that cuz i am in bi but you ain't any better living in Chicago

There are grants available for free wifi for municipalities.
Blue Island City Hall could and should have persued such a grant. However that would take time and energy away from the priority fill my pockets program.

They want to keep the residents dumb and the Alderman dumber. So go figure.

why can't you pay for your own??? I live in blue island and pay for my own. Can't always get a hand out

iwin wrote:

This story is stupid
We already have it
Had it for year actually
thanks but no thanks

Blue islands phone and cable infrastructure is terrible. You should measure your broad band speeds against your package. The infrastructure can't even support the speeds your package offers!

2nd Ward Resident wrote:

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Blue islands phone and cable infrastructure is terrible. You should measure your broad band speeds against your package. The infrastructure can't even support the speeds your package offers!

True dat...paying top dollar speed with no difference, so now i go cheap and seem to get same speed.
You are always so accurate informative and truthful.
Merry Christmas!

Evidently city hall prefers to keep residents/taxpayers in the dark!
AT&T or other wise.

No Freebie wrote:

Southland towns to get broadband access
The state of Illinois and Cook County are spending $16 million to lay 70 miles of underground fiber optic cable to bring high-speed Internet access to six Southland communities.
The project is expected to create at least 150 permanent and temporary jobs for engineers, electricians, laborers, construction workers and network technicians.
Schools, hospitals, and libraries in Calumet Park, Harvey, Robbins, Dixmoor, Riverdale and Markham will benefit from the improvements. The state’s $6.1 million investment is through its Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program and is being combined with Cook County’s $10 million to fund the project.
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld, president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, said the project will give high-speed access to towns “that would probably not have it otherwise.”
“This project provides another critical step forward in the southern suburbs’ efforts to strengthen our economy and create jobs,” Hofeld said.
County board President Toni Preckwinkle said South Cook County has high unemployment, and “some of the highest concentrations of poverty and the lowest levels of technology adoption and access (in the Chicago area). Broadband will be critical to reversing these trends.”
Mayor Peloquin is so busy running for Congress he fails to get Broadband for Blue Island. He has really lost all interest in being the Mayor. This is sad for the residents.

Why should my Tax Dollars go to giving Welfare Scumbags that Refuse to Work FREE High Speed internet access ? Calumet Park, Harvey, Robbins, Dixmoor, Riverdale and Markham. I Don't Think So.

Silly, those other communities you identified now have wifi, Blue Island does not!

Denial wrote:

Silly, those other communities you identified now have wifi, Blue Island does not!

I'm glad B.I. doesn't have it. If they did these people would be out steeling computers so the could use it. ha.

so when will you present this t a cit meeting anyone?

so when will you present this a city meeting-anyone?