Cook County Digital Equity

Cook County Digital Equity Connecting communities with digital opportunities.

09/01/2026

Last year, Access Amplified brought together government leaders, community organizations, technology partners, and residents to connect, share ideas and advance digital equity across Cook County.
 
Now, we’re doing it again.
 
Access Amplified 2026 returns October 7 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Malcolm X College for a full day of conversations on broadband, technology, digital tools and the future of connected communities.
 
The event is free and open to everyone! Register today: ticketfalcon.com/e/accessamplified2026

📣 Calling all libraries, nonprofits, schools, municipalities, community organizations, and digital inclusion champions!J...
08/03/2026

📣 Calling all libraries, nonprofits, schools, municipalities, community organizations, and digital inclusion champions!

Join us for National Digital Inclusion Week, October 4–10, 2026, by hosting a virtual or in-person event that helps connect Cook County residents to the digital tools, skills, and resources they need to thrive.

Whether it’s a digital skills workshop, public computer lab hours, a device distribution event, or another community program, we’d love to have you be part of this growing movement.

Interested but not sure where to start? Join one of our upcoming Digital Inclusion Week Information Sessions to learn more about hosting an event, available stipends, and this year’s celebration.

🗓️ Ready to participate?
📌 Register your event by September 9
📌 Want to attend an information session? Complete our Interest Form by September 9 to receive calendar invitations

Together, let’s make this our biggest Digital Inclusion Week yet and continue building a more digitally connected Cook County.

Do you have insights, success stories, or innovative strategies that are helping close the digital divide? We’re looking...
07/22/2026

Do you have insights, success stories, or innovative strategies that are helping close the digital divide? We’re looking for dynamic speakers to join Access Amplified 2026 and lead conversations that empower communities and advance digital equity.

Whether your work focuses on broadband, digital skills, AI, education, healthcare, workforce development, accessibility, or community partnerships, we want to hear from you.

📅 Speaker proposals are due July 25.
Submit your proposal today and help shape this year’s conference!

🔗 Apply: bit.ly/AASpeakerRFP

Join us for a Southland Community Conversation and help shape the future of digital equity in Cook County. We want to he...
07/13/2026

Join us for a Southland Community Conversation and help shape the future of digital equity in Cook County. We want to hear about the opportunities and challenges you experience when it comes to internet access, technology, and digital resources.

📍 Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
📅 Wednesday, July 15 | 5–7 PM

Your input will directly inform the next Digital Equity Action Plan and help ensure future programs reflect the needs of Southland communities.

All participants will receive a $25 gift card

Register on our Eventbrite page or by scanning the QR code

Happening This Week with Cook County Digital Equity!Join us for upcoming Community Conversations across Cook County as w...
06/15/2026

Happening This Week with Cook County Digital Equity!

Join us for upcoming Community Conversations across Cook County as we gather feedback on technology access, digital skills, broadband, funding priorities, and more.

🗓️ This weeks events include:
IMPACT Grant Application Due! - Monday, June 15
Community Conversation in Prospect Heights - Tuesday, June 16 at 4 PM
Community Conversation in Chicago Heights - Thursday, June 17 at 2PM

Register for our Community Conversations: bit.ly/digitalequityevents

Apply now for IMPACT funding: citybureau.org/digital-equity-impact-application

Happening This Week with Cook County Digital Equity!⏰ The IMPACT Small Grants Program application closes TODAY, June 15!...
06/15/2026

Happening This Week with Cook County Digital Equity!

⏰ The IMPACT Small Grants Program application closes TODAY, June 15! Don’t miss the opportunity to support digital equity work happening across Cook County. Apply now: citybureau.org/digital-equity-impact-application

🗣 Join Prairie State College and scaleLIT this Wednesday, June 17 for our Community Conversation in Chicago Heights. We want to hear directly from residents, community organizations, and stakeholders about barriers to internet access, devices, digital skills, and more.

📍 American Job Center, at Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street AOTC Building, Suite 148, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
📅 Wednesday, June 17
📝 Register here: bit.ly/digitalequityevents

💻 Haven’t taken our Digital Equity Survey yet? Share your experiences and help shape future investments and programming across Cook County: digitalequity.cc/2026survey

Cook County Residents!Is your internet too expensive? Slow Wi-Fi at home?We want to hear about the real challenges resid...
06/11/2026

Cook County Residents!

Is your internet too expensive? Slow Wi-Fi at home?

We want to hear about the real challenges residents face with Al, internet affordability, access, & skills.

Take the Digital Equity Survey & tell us about it: http:// digitalequity.cc/2026survey

Plus, sign up for weekly $25 raffles.

We’re proud to highlight the Rosa Parks Computer Learning Lab at the J.W. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Ma...
06/10/2026

We’re proud to highlight the Rosa Parks Computer Learning Lab at the J.W. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Maywood.

The lab provides residents with access to computers, internet, and digital skills training while creating a welcoming community space focused on learning, connection, and opportunity.

Supported in part through the IMPACT Small Grants program, a partnership with , projects like this show the importance of investing in local organizations that understand and support the needs of their communities. Expanding digital access means helping residents connect to jobs, education, healthcare, government resources, and more.

Thank you to the QUILT Corporation NFP and for their support in making the opening a success.

Read the full story on our website: digitalequity.cookcountyil.gov/news-stories

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