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Digital equity update: county reports device distributions and public Wi‑Fi pilots in Waukegan and North Chicago

Lake County Technology Committee · April 3, 2026
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Summary

Lake County’s Digital Growth Initiative reported more than 1,200 devices distributed cumulatively, 343 residents served in February, and ongoing public Wi‑Fi work with Waukegan and an IGA with North Chicago; a June device distribution event and new pilot locations were announced.

Lake County’s Digital Growth Initiative team presented a broadband and digital‑equity update to the Technology Committee on April 3, detailing public Wi‑Fi planning with the City of Waukegan, an intergovernmental agreement in process with North Chicago, and device and digital‑skills outreach across the county.

Kate Crandall, Digital Equity…

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