rural broadband

A group of Peoria-area business and community leaders recently held a panel discussion about how the government funding can best be used to foster digital equity and expand broadband access across Peoria and Tazewell Counties.

Preliminary findings from a survey and feasibility study on broadband access in Peoria County confirm a substantial need in rural and economically depressed areas. The goal of the study commissioned by Peoria County and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council is to identify the service needs and develop a plan for seeking government funding to address those needs.

In a conversation with WCBU, Tazewell County Board chair David Zimmerman explains why he voted against a proposed new wind farm ordinance.

It's still a challenge to obtain reliable high-speed Internet access in some rural parts of Tazewell County. A group is working to change that.

The first steps toward improving broadband access in rural portions of Tazewell County are moving forward with help from a $15,000 state grant.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker believes the future of healthcare is digital — but reliable internet is needed to make that a reality.Pritzker said telehealth can…