| Ownership | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Chicago Access Corporation |
| History | |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.cantv.org |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Cable | Channels 19, 21, 27, 36, 42 |
Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV) is a public, educational, and government access (PEG) cable television service in Chicago, Illinois. The organization is funded by cable companies as part of their cable franchise agreements with the City of Chicago.[1] The companies are also required by law to carry the network's five channels.[2]
History
In 1983, the Chicago Access Corporation (CAC) was established by the City of Chicago as an independent nonprofit tasked with managing the public access channels in Chicago.[3]
Channels
CAN TV operates five cable television channels in Chicago. They are available on AT&T, Comcast, RCN, and WOW:
- CAN TV19: Public Affairs, entertainment, documentary and arts
- CAN TV21: Live, call-in Hotline shows, community events and arts coverage
- CAN TV27: 24/7 local news and information
- CAN TV36: Religious and inspirational programming
- CAN TV42: Interactive community bulletin board with blues and jazz from WDCB-FM[4]
Programming
Any Chicago nonprofit or resident can submit noncommercial content to CAN TV for free, and over 10,000 new, local programs are shown on the network every year.[5] Submitted videos include independent productions and programs made using equipment and facilities provided by CAN TV.
Groups who produce programs using CAN TV's publicly accessible studio and equipment represent a wide range of communities, including seniors,[6] attorneys,[7] and people with disabilities.[8]
Chicago-based nonprofits also host live call-in shows from a dedicated studio at CAN TV. These programs are shown live on cable television in Chicago and online, with topics including youth media training,[9] neighborhood development,[10] and domestic violence.[11]
CAN TV also provides unedited coverage of community events in Chicago, offering live coverage of some events on cable television and online. Past coverage includes public forums,[12] political events like protests and hearings,[13] and arts events.[14]
Programs produced by CAN TV include:
- Chicago Newsroom, where journalists and newsmakers analyze the week's top local stories.
- Perspectivas Latinas, which highlights community organizations serving the Latino community in Chicago.
- Political Forum, which gives Chicagoans a direct line to their government.[15]
Past community-produced programs on CAN TV include:
Independent programming carried on CAN TV includes:
Training and Equipment Access
Chicago residents can choose from a wide range of classes at CAN TV to gain the skills needed to make a video. After becoming members, residents then get access to the equipment they trained to use, including digital cameras, edit suites, and a TV studio.[18]
References
- ↑ "LGBTS pushing for RCN to fund CAN TV - Windy City Times News". 9 November 2011.
- ↑ "Media: March 2011 : Illinois Entertainer".
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-01-05. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
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- ↑ "Videos - CAN TV".
- ↑ "IFindLifeInsurance Shop & Compare Life Insurance". 8 July 2019.
- ↑ "Chicago Tribune: Chicago news, sports, weather, entertainment". Chicago Tribune. 26 October 2023.
- ↑ "CAN TV gives voice to every Chicagoan | ABC7 Chicago | abc7chicago.com - ABC7 Chicago".
- ↑ "New Program Allows Teens to Produce a LIVE Television Show". Archived from the original on 2014-10-18. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
- ↑ "September 2014".
- ↑ "AAFS to be Featured on Can Tv | Arab American Family Services".
- ↑ "HIV/AIDS advocates mark nat'l testing day - Windy City Times News". 27 June 2013.
- ↑ "WATCH: Chicago May Day Rally (VIDEO) | Progress Illinois". Basketball Insiders | Nba Rumors and Basketball News.
- ↑ "Documentary Examining CPS Closings Premiering at History Museum - Old Town - DNAinfo.com Chicago". Archived from the original on 2014-12-08. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
- ↑ "CAN-TV Political Forum with Ald. Roderick Sawyer on April 23, 2014".
- ↑ "Media: February 2013 : Illinois Entertainer".
- ↑ "JBTV local music show lands national TV deal - Chicago Tribune". articles.chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on 2012-01-27.
- ↑ "CAN TV Classes - CAN TV". 25 April 2014.