Illinois Community Technology Coalition - Statewide

One Web Day 2007 - September 22

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:57:38 -0400

September 22 is One Web Day, celebrate the changes in our world and the positive dimensions of the Internet in our lives!

http://onewebday.org

Illinois Community Technology Movement Derailed by State Budget

Thu, 04 May 2006 23:42:58 -0400

On April 28 HB3650, known as the Digital Literacy Act was signed into law by Governor Blagojevich.

Are we making progress in the policy agenda to advance Digital Literacy, Access & Equity in Illinois? The letter of the law makes it seem that we are.

But the letter of the law is inadequate: the 2007 budget did not include an appropriate level of investment in digital literacy and access programs for Illinois.

The state budget, passed May 4th includes appropriations of $3 million for the Digital Divide Elimination Fund from General Revenues.

Legislative will is not demonstrated by nicely worded acts recognizing a level of need in our communities. Legislative will is demonstrated by determination to meet that need.

Digital Literacy Act 2006 becomes Law

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:35:56 -0400

We're making progress in the policy agenda to advance Digital Literacy, Access & Equity in Illinois!

Today HB3650, known as the Digital Literacy Act was signed into law by Governor Blagojevich.

We have much to be proud of, but our efforts must not cease at this critical juncture.

The letter of the law is inadequate if the 2007 budget does not include the appropriate level of investment.

Our coalition has recommended that the Eliminate the Digital Divide program and supportive efforts receive an allocation of $8 Million for the coming year.

The allocation of these funds is by no means secure, and time is running out in the budget negotiations.

ACTION ALERT: FUNDING FOR DIGITAL LITERACY in ILLINOIS

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:47:49 -0500

Friends,

We need your action today.

You are on the front lines in bridging the digital divide. Funding for digital literacy & access programs is at stake.

It is important that you call your Senators and Representatives in their home district today, or in Springfield early next week.

Ask that your State Representative tell Speaker Michael Madigan and Representatives Tom Cross and Connie Howard that they support the $8 million digital literacy budget amendment.

Ask that your State Senator tell Senate President Emil Jones and Senators Trotter, Harmon & Watson that they support the $8 million digital literacy budget amendment.

Public Launch of the Coalition - Feb 16

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:25:11 -0500

Thursday, February 16 was Illinois' Community Technology Day. Our new Coalition gathered together in Springfield to publicly announce ourselves to Illinois' legislators and to affirm our commitment to grassroots values in the cause of Digital Literacy, Access & Equity.

Meeting at ComputerBanc, a Springfield CTC/Computer Recycling Center we reflected on our core values and the status and history of Digital Literacy efforts in Illinois. We closed our meeting with some words from Marty Cohen, currently Director of Consumer Affairs in the Office of the Governor.

HB 3650 passes Legislature!

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:51:39 -0500

Good news! HB 3650 has passed through the Illinois Legislature and now goes to the Governor!

With near unanimous support, our big question is how much will be allocated in the budget.

Thank you for registering for Community Technology Day 2006!

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 03:34:46 -0500

Your registration is confirmed. If there are any questions we will contact you.

If you are able to provide a donation to the cause, your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

We look forward to seeing you February 16, 2006!

Illinois Community Technology Day '06

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 03:00:10 -0500

February 16, 2006 we will convene Illinois Community Technology Day in Springfield. We kick-off the day with the launch of the Illinois Community Technology Coalition (ilCTC) the way all coalitions should be launched: in an open, working meeting, where we'll set the agenda and commit ourselves to the cause. And we want you to be there. ComputerBanc, 11 AM, sharp. Address: 1023 E Washington, Springfield, IL 62703.

Click here for a map and to get driving directions from your location.

Computerbanc is located on the northwest corner of 11th and Washington, in the back of the building. The door has a sign and faces north.

Following the meeting and lunch, we'll head over to the capitol building so that the legislators know we're in town.

So, will you join us?

All we ask is that you register ahead of time, so we know to expect you.

If you are coming from Chicago and would like to reserve a seat on the bus... register on CTCNetChicago.org.

All others, please register here.

Funding Opportunity: Next Round Open for DCEO Eliminate the Digital Divide Grants - RFP due March 17

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:37:46 -0500

The awardees of the recent Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity(DCEO) Eliminate the Digital Divide (CTC) grant round should be announced soon if they havent been already, and guess what? It's time for the next grants round under DCEO…

Is there a Community Technology Center in your (Illinois) community?
No? Then maybe you partner up and should start one.
Yes? Then they probably ought to apply.

CTCNet Chicago and the ilCTC want to document Digital Literacy efforts in Illinois, contact us to get inolved in the Statewide Coalition and join a Network dedicated to Digital Literacy, Access & Equity.

RSVP for Illinois Community Technology Day

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:57:38 -0500

Coming for Tech Day? We need you to register in advance so that we are best prepared.

vision and plan

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:18:41 -0500

The ilCTC is proposed as a Coalition promoting Digital Literacy, Access & Equity in Illinois.

Three years of activity have resulted in two statewide conferences, a sense of professional identity and strong commitment to organizing and advocacy around our core values by community technologists in Illinois.

Now we need to make some commitments and marshall the resources needed to maintain our network and sustain our efforts.

We have followed the progress of proponents of Digital Literacy & Access in other states, namely California and Ohio bringing their leadership to Illinois in aid of our cause.

ilCTC Statement of Principles

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 17:14:13 -0500

DIGITAL LITERACY &
COMMUNITY NETWORKS MATTER

in improving Quality of Life,
Civic Engagement and Community Productivity

Version 1.2, January 2006,

We, as persons engaged in civic improvements, or as managers, instructors and technology support staff and volunteers or financial or in-kind supporters of Community Technology access and training in community, afterschool, library, workforce, community college, health care, public parks and other local public access centers and consumer information kiosks in public and nonprofit human service agencies and small business community enterprise support centers, and in pre-school to postsecondary education school settings, and as supporters of the Illinois vision of a statewide Human Services Learning Network, do hereby state and affirm that:

First Midwest Community Networking Award presented to Angela Stuber and the OCCN

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 04:03:16 -0500

The ilCTC honors Angela Stuber and the Ohio Community Computing Network with the first Midwest Community Networking Award.

Angela Stuber is the Executive Director of the Ohio Community Computing Network (OCCN) and currently serves as president of the Community Technology Centers' Network.