As organizations continue to evaluate how they secure their facilities, video surveillance and access control are becoming a bigger part of the conversation.
Many are looking to modernize their systems, but aren’t always sure where to start or how to approach upgrades without creating unnecessary disruption.
To support that growing need, Chicago Communications has expanded its team with additional expertise in these areas.
Isaac Robles recently joined ChiComm as an Account Executive focused on video security and access control. With a background that spans both technical and customer-facing roles, he brings a practical perspective to helping organizations understand what their systems can do today and where improvements may be needed.
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Video surveillance plays a key role in most safety strategies. But in schools and healthcare facilities, there are areas where cameras cannot and should not be installed.
Bathrooms. Locker rooms. Changing areas. Certain patient and behavioral health spaces.
The HALO Smart Sensor is designed to help address that gap.
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Motorola Solutions,
Technology,
Education,
Safety Solutions,
Healthcare
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Most organizations do not start out looking for a full-service communications partner. They start with a problem.
Maybe radio coverage drops inside a building. Maybe a system is aging and getting harder to maintain. Video may exist, but quickly pulling the right footage remains a challenge. Over time, systems get added, vendors change, and it becomes less clear who owns what.
That is when things get complicated.
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The end of the year always provides a time for reflection and an opportunity to focus on the path forward for the year ahead and beyond. With this in mind, I want to take the time to share some of the exciting accomplishments and acknowledge the teams from CSE Crosscom US and UK, a leading provider ofmission-critical communications and video solutions.
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Motorola Solutions,
Bi-Directional Amplifiers,
Digital Two-Way Radios,
Video Surveillance,
Distributed Antenna System
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Chicago Communications is proud to share that Chris Young, System Integrator based out of our Elmhurst, Illinois office, has been named 2025 Technician of the Year by the Illinois Chapter of APCO.
Chris received the award at this year’s Illinois Public Safety Telecommunications Association (IPSTA) Conference, co-sponsored by Illinois APCO and the Illinois NENA (INENA) chapter. The honor reflects his technical skill, leadership, and long-standing commitment to public safety communications across the region.
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Budgets are tight, so the goal is simple: use the right technologies (and the right upgrades) to improve reliability, coverage, and interoperability.
Let’s walk through what delivers the most value in 2026 and how to match each option to the problems you actually need to solve.
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Two Way Radios,
Chicago Communications,
Motorola Solutions,
Wireless Communication,
Radio System,
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Safety Solutions,
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Reliable batteries keep your team talking. The fastest way to extend Motorola two-way radio battery life is to use Motorola-approved chargers, follow a steady daily charge routine, store spares correctly, and replace aging packs before capacity drops.
This guide provides clear steps to reduce downtime and help your batteries last longer, based on our extensive service experience.
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Two Way Radios,
Chicago Communications,
Motorola Solutions,
Two Way Radio Accessories,
Maintenance/Installation/Service
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When communication matters, two-way radio systems keep teams connected instantly and reliably. Whether you’re coordinating staff in a school, directing crews in the field, or managing public safety operations, two-way radios offer dependable coverage where cell service can’t.
This guide explains what a two-way radio system is, the main types available, and how to choose the right setup for your organization.
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Two Way Radios,
Chicago Communications,
Radio System
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The reliable systems our customers depend on start with people who sweat the details. Meet Chris Kulnig, a member of our installation team who brings plans to life, transforming them into working equipment you can count on.
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At Chicago Communications, our team is the driving force behind the service our customers rely on every day. We’re proud to highlight Cecelia Myles, our Credit & Collections Specialist, whose expertise, dedication, and problem-solving skills ensure our financial operations run smoothly.
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