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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Rauner terminates grant to bring Evanston high-speed Internet

April 26, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner revoked a $1 million state grant to provide Evanston with ultra high-speed Internet, canceling a project that would have established an “innovation corridor” in the area of Chicago...

Northwestern, Evanston prepare to offer ultra high-speed Internet to University researchers

November 18, 2014

Northwestern and Evanston officials are working to use their $1 million state grant to bring ultra high-speed Internet to University researchers by July 2015. Gov. Pat Quinn announced the awarding of...

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced a $1 million state grant to provide ultra high-speed internet infrastructure in Evanston on Friday. The city and NU teamed up to submit a proposal to the Illinois Gigabit Community Challenge.

Evanston to use $1 million grant to add ultra high-speed Internet, appeal to entrepreneurs

January 18, 2013

Evanston received a $1 million state grant to turn the city into a “gigabit community” that can attract entrepreneurs, Gov. Pat Quinn announced Friday. A bevy of aldermen, businessmen and Northwestern...

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