Cook County has some of the lowest broadband connectivity rates in Illinois

According to government figures, 43% of unconnected Illinois households are in Cook County.

By Lynnea Domienik
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Elaine Thompson/AP, file
internet broadband cable
Elaine Thompson/AP, file

Cook County has some of the lowest broadband connectivity rates in Illinois

According to government figures, 43% of unconnected Illinois households are in Cook County.

By Lynnea Domienik
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