CAN TV

About this original series

Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV) gives every Chicagoan a voice on cable television by providing video training, equipment, facilities and channel time for Chicago residents and nonprofit groups. CAN TV's five local, non-commercial channels reach 1 million viewers in the city of Chicago.

Episodes of CAN TV

    • Town Hall Meeting: Coalition Against NATO/G8

      Residents and representatives of the Trinity Episcopal Church participate in a town hall discussing the church’s decision to allow protestors to sleep in tents in the church’s yard during the NATO summit. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

      • Release date
        May 16, 2012
      • Runtime
        01:02:44
    • Occupy Chicago NATO Week of Actions Preview

      Spokespeople for protests and other actions planned surrounding the upcoming NATO summit in Chicago offer a preview of their plans and identify resources for journalists. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

      • Release date
        May 10, 2012
      • Runtime
        31:07
    • Chicago Newsroom

      Ken Davis is joined by Kristen McQueary, Chicago Tribune Editorial Board and Jason Grotto, Chicago Tribune. They discuss the abuse of the state pension system, Republican opposition to the closing of state facilities and tiered pay system concessions accepted by the union representing Chicago's Streets and Sanitation workers. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television.

      • Release date
        May 10, 2012
      • Runtime
        29:38
    • "Putting People First" - Universidad Popular

      Universidad Popular offers educational, health and leadership initiative programs throughout Little Village and Chicago Lawn to transform lives and the community.

      • Release date
        May 4, 2012
      • Runtime
        00:28
    • "Putting People First" - Little Village Environm...

      The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization is a collective of community members based in Little Village seeking to empower our local and global communities through environmental organizing and youth programming for cleaner air, open space, and sustainable future.

      • Release date
        May 4, 2012
      • Runtime
        00:28
    • "Putting People First" - Enlace Chicago

      Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the residents of the Little Village community by fostering a safe healthy environment and providing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.

      • Release date
        May 4, 2012
      • Runtime
        00:29
    • Chicago Newsroom

      Ken Davis is joined by Mark Brown, Chicago Sun-Times and Sam Hudzik, WBEZ-FM . They discuss former Mayor Daley's comments about the longer school day, lucrative aldermanic pensions, the appointment of former U.S. Attorney Dan K. Webb to lead an independent review of the David Koschman case. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television.

      • Release date
        May 3, 2012
      • Runtime
        29:24
    • May Day: Haymarket Lives

      The Illinois Labor History Society commemorates death of striking workers and police during “Haymarket Affair” in 1886. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

      • Release date
        May 2, 2012
      • Runtime
        12:55
    • "Putting People First" - Back of the Yards Neigh...

      The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council is a community organization whose mission is to enhance the general welfare of all residents, organizations, and businesses on the near south side through economic development, employment and community programs. "Putting People First" is a community service of Chicago Access Network Television.

      • Release date
        Apr 30, 2012
      • Runtime
        00:27
    • Los Carralejas (en español)

      Colectivo El Pozo, un grupo de teatro en idioma español dedicado a explorar las diferentes dinámicas de las comunidades inmigrantes en Chicago, presenta Los Carralejas. La tercera obra original de el Colectivo El Pozo, trata de un secuestro en México. Este programa fue grabado por el canal de acceso publico de Chicago (CAN TV).

      • Release date
        Apr 26, 2012
      • Runtime
        04:07
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