Archive for July 23rd, 2009

By LISC/Chicago’s New Communities Program July 23, 2009 – Four neighborhoods are bridging the digital divide through LISC/Chicago’s Digital Excellence Demonstration Communities (DEDC) pilot program, bringing universal, meaningful participation in technology to low-income communities. Mayor Daley announced the program as an integral part of the City of Chicago ’s Digital Excellence Action Agenda that... »

By LISC/Chicago’s New Communities Program and Community Beat Blog July 23, 2009 – Mayor Daley was in Pilsen July 21  promoting “digital excellence,” but what does that mean? The hope is that in the four demonstration communities of Pilsen, Englewood, Chicago Lawn and Auburn Gresham, use of digital tools and the internet will become commonplace... »