Tune In To Change
Amplify Your Mission with Chi Connects 21
Reach over a million Chicagoans through broadcast television, digital platforms, and community engagement.
About Chi Connects 21
Chi Connects 21 is Chicago's community service channel, providing a platform for local non-profit organizations to share their programs, expertise, and resources. Reach out to Chicagoans, put a face on your organization, and give viewers access to your experts.
How to Amplify Your Message
Host Your Own Show
Professional TV Made Simple—You Focus on Your Mission
Develop 12 programs (25-27 minutes each) that air on CAN TV Channel 21. Your program can run weekly for a 12-week quarter or monthly throughout the year.
Complete Production Partnership
Not an expert in video production? No problem! Our dedicated staff handles all technical aspects of your show, so you can focus on delivering your message. Through required training, our team will guide you in:
- Show formatting
- Interviewing techniques
- On-camera presence
We provide the experience and knowledge you need to succeed.
Our professional 580 sq ft studio includes:
Video Systems
- NewTek/VizRT TriCaster TC2 Elite switcher
- Sony SRG-A40 PTZ Cameras (4K-capable with auto-framing)
Lighting
- LitePanel Astra Softboxes
- Flolight 36 LED panels
- ADJ RGB Par Kickers
- ETC ColorSource 40 theatrical LED fixtures
Audio
- Allen & Heath SQ5 48-channel digital mixer with Dante Integration
- Shure ULX-D1 Wireless Systems with WL-83 Lavalier microphones
- Sony ECM-2 Shotgun Microphones
- RODE Podcaster Microphones
On-Camera Support
- Prompter People Systems teleprompters
Communications
- Radiocom TT-16 IFB System
- RTS KP-3016 Intercoms
- STAC-VIP Multi-line broadcast-quality phone hybrid for live call-ins
Beyond Your Show
Connect with Chicago Audiences and Drive Real Engagement
Community Bulletin Board
Get 24/7 visibility for your most important offerings. Your job postings, health screenings, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities scroll continuously on CAN TV Cable Channel 42, with viewers calling in directly to request more information. It's like having a community billboard that never goes dark.
Public Service Announcements
Make a lasting impression with a professionally produced PSA that drives viewers to take action. Our team creates compelling short videos for both TV broadcast and online distribution, complete with clear calls-to-action directing people to your website or phone number.
Best of all, we offer PSAs as a complimentary service before you become a member—our way of showing you the broadcast-quality work we deliver for every partner.
Your Content Lives Beyond Channel 21
Reach audiences wherever they are with our comprehensive digital platform
CAN TV YouTube Page
Every show gets a second life online. Your content automatically uploads to our Chi Connects 21 YouTube page, where 1,740+ subscribers can discover, share, and revisit your programming long after it airs.
CAN TV+ App
Never miss a moment. Viewers can tune in live to your shows anywhere in Chicago through our dedicated mobile app, expanding your real-time audience beyond traditional TV viewers.
Weekly Newsletter
Reach 2,667 engaged Chicagoans through our Weekly Round-Up newsletter. With open rates nearly double the nonprofit industry average (27.8%) and strong click-through engagement (1.3%), your message reaches people who are already looking for ways to get involved in their community.