CAN TV Program Archive

Ken Davis is joined by Linda Lenz, publisher of Catalyst – Chicago. They talk about the big-picture education issues that Linda has covered in her 25 years at the magazine, including Local School Councils, Mayoral control, charter schools and Rahm Emanuel’s record as an “education mayor”. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television… View Article

Ken Davis is joined by Ben Joravsky, Chicago Reader. They discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the indictment of Barbara Byrd-Bennet, former Chicago Public Schools CEO. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by Alex Holt, Budget Director for the City of Chicago. They discuss Chicago‚Äôs Tax Increment Financing Program and how the program impacts the property tax system. Holt argues that TIFs have improved blighted communities, funded critical infrastructure repairs and built new assets, such as schools and CTA stations. This program was… View Article

With Craig Newman, former Sun-Times Managing Editor.

Ken Davis is joined by Chicago Magazine‚Äôs Carol Felsenthal and Beyond the Beltway host Bruce DuMont. They discuss the political implications of Mayor Emanuel‚Äôs significant tax increases, the Democratic race for the Illinois Senate between Tammy Duckworth and Andrea Zopp, and Joe Biden‚Äôs potential run against Hillary Clinton. This program was produced by Chicago Access… View Article

Discussion of municipal boards and commissions.

Tax increases and the Mayor’s Town Halls