CAN TV Schedule

Don't miss any of the great hyperlocal programming

  • CAN TV 19
  • CAN TV 21
  • CAN TV 27
  • CAN TV 36
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12:30 am

I Have a Name

Educational

A documentary on the Chicago Help Initiative.

1:30 am

Think Tank 309

Educational

The Think Tank 309 panel discusses racial issues that created the Karen phenomenon.

3:00 am

Network 27: Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago

Educational

Alderman Walter Burnett talks with Anthony Simpkins and Paula Grantt from the Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago.

4:00 am

Community Forum

Educational

Ellen Ewing, Pres. Board of Directors of Growing Healthy Veterans describes the need that created the organization and the services they provide to veterans.

5:00 am

Profiles in The Law

Educational

Justice Jesse Reyes speaks with Katherine A. Twadark, President of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois, about her journey in the legal profession, her time as an elementary school teacher, and her involvement with the Boys and Girls Club. She also

5:30 am

Community Unity Now: The Alfie Jackson Sextet-Chicago Jazz

Educational

Bill Morton interviews Alfie Jackson of The Alfie Jackson Sextet, and Michael Jackson. The father-and-daughter jazz artists describe the Chicago jazz scene. They also talk about how the Jazz Institute of Chicago supports young artists.

6:00 am

Fathers Who Care: Deborah Williams Thurmond

Educational

Walter Jones speaks with Deborah Williams Thurmond, a community leader, mentor, and consultant, about the power of leadership and service. It is important to empower future leaders, foster community engagement through teamwork and collaboration.

6:30 am

A Hand Up Recovery Homes: Empower People and Eliminate Toxins from Your Body

Educational

Wilbert Cook encourages you to empower others. He also discusses the toxins present in medicine, the benefits of healthy living, proper nutrition, and regular exercise as a means to elimnate toxins.

7:00 am

Grand Boulevard Coalition: PTSD and C-PTSD

Educational

Host Cynthia Alverez brings attention to PTSD and C-PTSD during Post-Traumatic Stress Awqareness Month. Learn about the differences between PTSD and C-PTSD, common symptoms, and the importance of early recognition and support. She highlights ways to

7:30 am

Heavenly Cynt - People You Should Know: Officer King

Educational

Cynthia Manuel sits down with Officer king to discuss the importance of youth safety and the role of giving back to the community. This episode highlights efforts to build trust, bring safety awareness to young people, and strengthen connections betwe

8:00 am

Equal Hope: Karen Hall, Cancer Support Team of Illinois

Educational

Dana Wint interviews Karen Hall, a two-time breast cancer survivor and CEO of the Cancer Support Team of Illinois, an organization created to provide support to those on their cancer journey. Karen shares her powerful story of survival, the lessons sh

8:30 am

Greater West Town Training Partnership: Graduates are Now Instructors for Wood Working

Educational

Charlie and Danjuma are program graduates and long time instructors at Greater West Town's Woodworkers Training program. Today they discuss the training and what student's will learn.

9:00 am

Dream Cultivation Youth Training Institute: Kindness Towards Elders

Educational

Host Lemont Baker explores the importance of showing humanity kindness especially towards elders. Join us for an inspiring conversation that reminds us of the value of respect, compassion, and uplifting our communities through intentional words and ac

9:30 am

Universal Family Connection: Mania and Terrilynn, Nefuse Case Management

Educational

Jeffery Jones highlights the Summer of Safety: Health, Healing, and Hope in Our Communities, with guests Mania and Terrilynn, fromNefuse Case Management, a trusted partner in HIV services in Chicago for the Black community. They empoer communities wit

10:00 am

Family Credit Management: Understand the 'Credit Game'

Educational

Tish Griffin breaks down the realities of credit debt and how to better understand the 'credit game'. Learn common mistakes that often lead to debt, practical tips to avoid financial pitfalls, and strategies to build stronger credit habits. Make smar

10:30 am

Congressman Danny K. Davis: IL St Rep La Shawn Ford

Educational

Cong. Danny K Davis speaks with IL St. Rep. La Shawn Ford about Illinois government and the pressing issues faced by state senators. They address the impact of budget cuts on healthcare, the closing of community centers, and the loss of vital nonprofi

11:00 am

Intergenerational Conversations: Jurema Gorham

Educational

In this insightful episode Josephine Robinson and Keona Owens are joined by nonprofit powerhouse Jurema Gorham of Burst into Books to discuss how fundraising is evolving across generations. With habits shifting and digital trends shaping engagement, t

11:30 am

Maryville Connects: Pastor Steve, 2nd Chances after Incarceration

Educational

Sister Catherine Ryan speaks with Pastor Steve of Hope Community Church. He shares his background in law enforcement, his experience running correctional facilities, and his journey to ministry. Now dedicated to helping people transition back into so

12:00 pm

Social Security Administration: Create a My Social Security Acvcount Online

Educational

Josephine Mueller is joined by Shazz Shakeel, Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration, to teach us how to create a My Social Security account online. They explain how the account can help users track their benefits, access ret

12:30 pm

Profiles in The Law

Educational

Justice Jesse Reyes speaks with Katherine A. Twadark, President of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois, about her journey in the legal profession, her time as an elementary school teacher, and her involvement with the Boys and Girls Club. She also

1:00 pm

Community Unity Now: The Alfie Jackson Sextet-Chicago Jazz

Educational

Bill Morton interviews Alfie Jackson of The Alfie Jackson Sextet, and Michael Jackson. The father-and-daughter jazz artists describe the Chicago jazz scene. They also talk about how the Jazz Institute of Chicago supports young artists.

1:30 pm

Fathers Who Care: Deborah Williams Thurmond

Educational

Walter Jones speaks with Deborah Williams Thurmond, a community leader, mentor, and consultant, about the power of leadership and service. It is important to empower future leaders, foster community engagement through teamwork and collaboration.

2:00 pm

A Hand Up Recovery Homes: Empower People and Eliminate Toxins from Your Body

Educational

Wilbert Cook encourages you to empower others. He also discusses the toxins present in medicine, the benefits of healthy living, proper nutrition, and regular exercise as a means to elimnate toxins.

2:30 pm

Grand Boulevard Coalition: PTSD and C-PTSD

Educational

Host Cynthia Alverez brings attention to PTSD and C-PTSD during Post-Traumatic Stress Awqareness Month. Learn about the differences between PTSD and C-PTSD, common symptoms, and the importance of early recognition and support. She highlights ways to

3:00 pm

Heavenly Cynt - People You Should Know: Officer King

Educational

Cynthia Manuel sits down with Officer king to discuss the importance of youth safety and the role of giving back to the community. This episode highlights efforts to build trust, bring safety awareness to young people, and strengthen connections betwe

3:30 pm

Equal Hope: Karen Hall, Cancer Support Team of Illinois

Educational

Dana Wint interviews Karen Hall, a two-time breast cancer survivor and CEO of the Cancer Support Team of Illinois, an organization created to provide support to those on their cancer journey. Karen shares her powerful story of survival, the lessons sh

4:00 pm

Greater West Town Training Partnership: Graduates are Now Instructors for Wood Working

Educational

Charlie and Danjuma are program graduates and long time instructors at Greater West Town's Woodworkers Training program. Today they discuss the training and what student's will learn.

4:30 pm

Dream Cultivation Youth Training Institute: Kindness Towards Elders

Educational

Host Lemont Baker explores the importance of showing humanity kindness especially towards elders. Join us for an inspiring conversation that reminds us of the value of respect, compassion, and uplifting our communities through intentional words and ac

5:00 pm

Universal Family Connection: Mania and Terrilynn, Nefuse Case Management

Educational

Jeffery Jones highlights the Summer of Safety: Health, Healing, and Hope in Our Communities, with guests Mania and Terrilynn, fromNefuse Case Management, a trusted partner in HIV services in Chicago for the Black community. They empoer communities wit

5:30 pm

Family Credit Management: Understand the 'Credit Game'

Educational

Tish Griffin breaks down the realities of credit debt and how to better understand the 'credit game'. Learn common mistakes that often lead to debt, practical tips to avoid financial pitfalls, and strategies to build stronger credit habits. Make smar

6:00 pm

Congressman Danny K. Davis: IL St Rep La Shawn Ford

Educational

Cong. Danny K Davis speaks with IL St. Rep. La Shawn Ford about Illinois government and the pressing issues faced by state senators. They address the impact of budget cuts on healthcare, the closing of community centers, and the loss of vital nonprofi

6:30 pm

Intergenerational Conversations: Jurema Gorham

Educational

In this insightful episode Josephine Robinson and Keona Owens are joined by nonprofit powerhouse Jurema Gorham of Burst into Books to discuss how fundraising is evolving across generations. With habits shifting and digital trends shaping engagement, t

7:00 pm

Maryville Connects: Pastor Steve, 2nd Chances after Incarceration

Educational

Sister Catherine Ryan speaks with Pastor Steve of Hope Community Church. He shares his background in law enforcement, his experience running correctional facilities, and his journey to ministry. Now dedicated to helping people transition back into so

7:30 pm

Social Security Administration: Create a My Social Security Acvcount Online

Educational

Josephine Mueller is joined by Shazz Shakeel, Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration, to teach us how to create a My Social Security account online. They explain how the account can help users track their benefits, access ret

8:00 pm

Evolve: Pt.6 Rebuilding Syria

Educational

Because in Christendom, all roads lead to Syria. Host Jamil KhouryóFounder and Director of Polycultural Institute at Chicagoís Silk Road Cultural Centeróthreads personal history and deep scholarship to map a faith that took root in Damascus and Antioch

9:00 pm

Critical Conversations: V3B Travelle Lavar Anderson

Educational

Host Ricky Watson speaks with Travelle Lavar Anderson, an entrepreneur who has been making waves in the hair industry (and trust me you're going to love this conversation!).

9:30 pm

Supreme Master TV: Pt.1 of 7 Screw_That can save our Home-Planet

Educational

It's an international programs that foster peace and promote healthy, green living for humans, animals and all other beings around the world.

10:30 pm

DIY DEI

Educational

Tawanna Streater and Danata Andrews have a thought-provoking conversation on toxic workplaces.

11:00 pm

ExTV SAIC on CAN TV: ...Say Cheese!_E1_Fall25

Educational

SAIC's ExTV on CANTV showcases curated moving image work from SAIC students. Each week highlights a curated compilation for ExTV's ever-growing catalog. This week we explore works revolving around surveillance and being watched. Visit us at extvsaic.or

11:30 pm

Emptying the Closet

Educational

A discussion on what coming out means to individuals and communities in Chicago and abroad.