On January 30, 2024, April Faulkner (E&E) attended a seminar hosted by the Illinois Broadband Lab (IBL) providing insight on the Illinois Digital Equity Plan. Representatives from IBL provided important information on upcoming grants to support digital equity as well as a deep dive into local findings and initiatives. The seminar was attended by 20+ individuals representing a variety of local and regional organizations. This meeting was one of many that IBL hopes to host surrounding digital equity.