CAN TV Program Archive

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

How Illinois’ pension system became the nation’s worst.

Progressive aldermen discuss possible reforms.