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1:00 am

ExTV SAIC on CAN TV: Disjointed_Family_Table

Educational

SAIC ExTV on CAN TV showcases up-and-coming artists creating work with the medium of the moving image. Each week highlights a different genre, form, or theme. Tune in weekly to see what young Chicago artists are cookiní up! Visit us extvsaic.org for mo

1:30 am

The David Dixon Show: Ep.#1

Educational

This episode features a panel focusing on the changes that Project 25 will make to our society.

2:30 am

Honoring Veterans First: Give a Little of Ourselves to Help the Youth

Educational

Babette Peyton, veteran, business woman, and gold medal archer encourages us to give a little of ourselves to help others, especially the youth.

3:00 am

Friends of the Crosstown Trail

Educational

Friends of the Crosstown Trail hosted a virtual town hall meeting on November 13, 2025 to discuss the proposal for a new 3.2 mile bike and pedestrian trail that would run through Old Irving Park, Irving Park, Portage Park, Kilbourn park, Belmont Craige

4:30 am

West Ridge Story Festival

Educational

Featuring six plays written by students who participated in Silk Road Rising's EPIC (Empathic Playwriting Intensive Course) program for English language learners at the Asian Human Services, and Passages Charter School. These tales explore the lives of

5:00 am

Cafecito con las Monarcas presented by Casa Michoaca'n: SPA)Saul Juarez Montano, Consulate of Mexico, Chgo

Educational

SPA) Blanca Ramirez talks with Saul Juarez Montano from the Consulate of Mexico in Chicago about supporting Mexicans detained by immigration authorities, the importance of dual Mexican citizenship, and other consular services. Cristina Ocampo closes w

5:30 am

Queer Lawyers Speak: Galvin Phelps, Chair Chgo Bar Assoc Young Lawyers

Educational

Adam Zebelian interviews Galvin Phelps, Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers section and is the second openly LGBTQ lawyer to hold this position. Galvin shares his journey as a lawyer, reflecting on his experiences of coming out within h

6:00 am

Changing the Narrative Presented by the Cosey Project: Jennifer Tolliver, Raising Kings

Educational

Dr. Sammika Cosey interviews Jennifer Tolliver-author, advocate, and founder of Raising Kings. Tolliver shares her journey of raising her 10-year-old son with autism and the vital support she receives from her parents. They also explore the importanc

6:30 am

Community Unity Now: Jaroslaw Golembiowski, Polish Composers' Union

Educational

Trudy Leong interviews Jaroslaw Golembiowski, pianist and member of the Polish Composers' Union, and founder of the Chicago Chopin Society. Golembiowski gives his insight on how Polish history affected Polish composers and how Polish composers had a h

7:00 am

Universal Family Connection: World AIDS Day-Dec 1

Educational

Jeffery Jones and Lade Odemousu discuss the significance of World AIDS Day, observed on December 1. Join them as they raise awareness, show support for those affected, and encourage action in the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS.

7:30 am

Congressman Danny K. Davis: Melissa Winstin, Author Mothers of the Projects

Educational

Cong. Danny K Davis speaks with Melissa Winstin, Author of Mothers of the Projects. Melissa talks about the inspiration behind writing about her mother and the resilient women of the Chicago projects who shaped generations in Chicago.

8:00 am

Guest House: Tatisa Joiner, Breast Cancer Survivor

Educational

Art Sims talks with Tatisa Joiner, a courageous breast cancer survivor, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this heartfelt episode, Tatisa share her personal journey of survivla, the challenges she overcame, and the positive changes an

8:30 am

Heavenly Cynt - People You Should Know: Larry Daniels, Hoop Hard Basketball

Educational

Cynthia Manuel interviews Larry Daniels, founder of Hoop Hard, a basketball program dedicated to helping youth build community and charaacter through the love of sports. They talk about how important it is to expose young people to sports as a way to

9:00 am

K9s for Veterans: Lenora Alabi, Wendy Jaffe Bright Star Care Homes

Educational

Michael Tellerino speaks with Lenora Alabi, Wendy Jaffe from BrightStar Chicago, a trusted home care service dedicated to providing compassionate support for individuals of all ages. The organization offers both medical and non-medical skilled nursing

9:30 am

Speak Your Peace: Phil Warren, CEO of Above & Beyond, Walter Cage

Educational

Memory Pines welcomes Phil Warren, Ceo of Above & Beyond Recovery Center, and Walter Cage, Certified Recovery Specialist, for a powerful conversation about their personal connections to recovery, the role of radical compassion and forgiveness, their ou

10:00 am

Lighting the Way: Teen Ambassadors Lauren, Erin, and Alina

Educational

Justin Burd is joined by Teen Ambassadors Lauren, Erin and Alina to discuss Teen Driving Awareness Week. The ambassadors share their experiences creating safe driving PSAs to ensure all teens drive responsibly and safely because the number one killer

10:30 am

Salud Renal y Mas en Chicago: (SPA) Dr. Jorge A. Almario Alvarez, 2025 Hero Lati

Educational

Gerardo Huerta recibe al Dr. Jorge A. Almario Alvarez, medico cirujano y profesor asistente de cirugia clinica en UI Health, para entregarle el premio Heroe Latino de Transplante 2025 en reconocimeiento a su destacada labor en los tranplantes de higado

11:00 am

Community Pulse: Neelum Aggarwal, RUSH, Stephen Fadowole, Walgreens

Educational

Levi Moore welcomes Neelum Aggarwal, MD, cllinical trialist and professor at RUSH University, and Stephen Fadowole, Walgreens Clinical Trials Manager for a conversation about the current landscape of clinical trials, challenges in recruitment and creat

11:30 am

Windy City Wisdom presented by New Acropolis Chicago

Educational

Volunteer Yadira Gutierrez and Gilad Sommer, director of New Acropolis Chicago, explore everyday decision-making and how a philosophical approach can help us make better, clearer choices. They use films and TV series to illustrate these ideas.

12:00 pm

Cafecito con las Monarcas presented by Casa Michoaca'n: SPA)Saul Juarez Montano, Consulate of Mexico, Chgo

Educational

SPA) Blanca Ramirez talks with Saul Juarez Montano from the Consulate of Mexico in Chicago about supporting Mexicans detained by immigration authorities, the importance of dual Mexican citizenship, and other consular services. Cristina Ocampo closes w

12:30 pm

Queer Lawyers Speak: Galvin Phelps, Chair Chgo Bar Assoc Young Lawyers

Educational

Adam Zebelian interviews Galvin Phelps, Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers section and is the second openly LGBTQ lawyer to hold this position. Galvin shares his journey as a lawyer, reflecting on his experiences of coming out within h

1:00 pm

Changing the Narrative Presented by the Cosey Project: Jennifer Tolliver, Raising Kings

Educational

Dr. Sammika Cosey interviews Jennifer Tolliver-author, advocate, and founder of Raising Kings. Tolliver shares her journey of raising her 10-year-old son with autism and the vital support she receives from her parents. They also explore the importanc

1:30 pm

Community Unity Now: Jaroslaw Golembiowski, Polish Composers' Union

Educational

Trudy Leong interviews Jaroslaw Golembiowski, pianist and member of the Polish Composers' Union, and founder of the Chicago Chopin Society. Golembiowski gives his insight on how Polish history affected Polish composers and how Polish composers had a h

2:00 pm

Universal Family Connection: World AIDS Day-Dec 1

Educational

Jeffery Jones and Lade Odemousu discuss the significance of World AIDS Day, observed on December 1. Join them as they raise awareness, show support for those affected, and encourage action in the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS.

2:30 pm

Congressman Danny K. Davis: Melissa Winstin, Author Mothers of the Projects

Educational

Cong. Danny K Davis speaks with Melissa Winstin, Author of Mothers of the Projects. Melissa talks about the inspiration behind writing about her mother and the resilient women of the Chicago projects who shaped generations in Chicago.

3:00 pm

Guest House: Tatisa Joiner, Breast Cancer Survivor

Educational

Art Sims talks with Tatisa Joiner, a courageous breast cancer survivor, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this heartfelt episode, Tatisa share her personal journey of survivla, the challenges she overcame, and the positive changes an

3:30 pm

Heavenly Cynt - People You Should Know: Larry Daniels, Hoop Hard Basketball

Educational

Cynthia Manuel interviews Larry Daniels, founder of Hoop Hard, a basketball program dedicated to helping youth build community and charaacter through the love of sports. They talk about how important it is to expose young people to sports as a way to

4:00 pm

K9s for Veterans: Lenora Alabi, Wendy Jaffe Bright Star Care Homes

Educational

Michael Tellerino speaks with Lenora Alabi, Wendy Jaffe from BrightStar Chicago, a trusted home care service dedicated to providing compassionate support for individuals of all ages. The organization offers both medical and non-medical skilled nursing

4:30 pm

Speak Your Peace: Phil Warren, CEO of Above & Beyond, Walter Cage

Educational

Memory Pines welcomes Phil Warren, Ceo of Above & Beyond Recovery Center, and Walter Cage, Certified Recovery Specialist, for a powerful conversation about their personal connections to recovery, the role of radical compassion and forgiveness, their ou

5:00 pm

Lighting the Way: Teen Ambassadors Lauren, Erin, and Alina

Educational

Justin Burd is joined by Teen Ambassadors Lauren, Erin and Alina to discuss Teen Driving Awareness Week. The ambassadors share their experiences creating safe driving PSAs to ensure all teens drive responsibly and safely because the number one killer

5:30 pm

Salud Renal y Mas en Chicago: (SPA) Dr. Jorge A. Almario Alvarez, 2025 Hero Lati

Educational

Gerardo Huerta recibe al Dr. Jorge A. Almario Alvarez, medico cirujano y profesor asistente de cirugia clinica en UI Health, para entregarle el premio Heroe Latino de Transplante 2025 en reconocimeiento a su destacada labor en los tranplantes de higado

6:00 pm

Community Pulse: Neelum Aggarwal, RUSH, Stephen Fadowole, Walgreens

Educational

Levi Moore welcomes Neelum Aggarwal, MD, cllinical trialist and professor at RUSH University, and Stephen Fadowole, Walgreens Clinical Trials Manager for a conversation about the current landscape of clinical trials, challenges in recruitment and creat

6:30 pm

LIVE: A Hand Up Recovery Homes

Educational

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7:00 pm

LIVE: West Garfield Park Youth Council

Educational

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7:30 pm

Profiles in The Law: Mariyana Spyropoulos Ck Cty Clerk of Circuit Court

Educational

Justice Jesse Reyes speaks with Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos to discuss her immigrant roots, journey as a first-generation law graduate, and her first 10 months in office. She hightlights key initiatives, including ethics r

8:00 pm

Czech-American TV: Ep. # 1139

Educational

Voyages to Heart of Europe; Exploring Czech Sights, Food and Traditions.

8:30 pm

Stories From English Language Learners

Educational

Featuring tales of triumph, heartache, sacrifice, & growth: the threat of having to uproot your life admist dire financial circumstances; the fear and wonder of stepping out on your own; the pressures to choose career over family; the journey toward di

9:00 pm

Live from the Heartland CafÈ

Educational

For more information on this program, please visit us at www.cantv.org!

10:00 pm

The David Dixon Show: Ep.#1

Educational

This episode features a panel focusing on the changes that Project 25 will make to our society.

11:00 pm

Honoring Veterans First: Give a Little of Ourselves to Help the Youth

Educational

Babette Peyton, veteran, business woman, and gold medal archer encourages us to give a little of ourselves to help others, especially the youth.

11:30 pm

Commissioner Frank Avila Speaks

Educational

Luz Marie Caro discusses her childhood upbringing and how it shaped her to be an inspired Latina.