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CAN TV21

Live call-in programs weeknights covering health, education, domestic violence, economic development and local issues. Education bulletin board Chicago learns TV21, Chicago Public Schools programs and other educational information. Daily Italian news.

 

Live call-in shows from Chicago nonprofit groups
on CAN TV21's “Hotline 21”

Spring 2008

 

Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

 


 

 
4:00 p.m.

IL Diabetes & Prevention Control
Offering information to support and assist people with diabetes and sharing healthy living tips for diabetes prevention.

 
4:30 p.m.
Pros Arts TV/ Turn It Up TV
Pros Arts educates and entertains. On alternate weeks, Turn It Up TV engages youth in discussion.
 
5:30 p.m. AIDS Call-In Live
Focuses on HIV-AIDS prevention, risk reduction, and treatment. Hosted by Anixter Center, Chicago Dept. of Health, Howard Brown Health Center, Southside Help Center.

Click here for a story about Chicago Chapter of Nurses in AIDS' use of CAN TV.
 
6:00 p.m. Community Health Hotline

Health groups discuss insurance options for low-income families and the elderly, affordable family health-care centers, women's and teens' health, immunization, and government action on
health issues. Hosted by Access Community Health, Centro San Bonifacio, Circle Family Care Health Network, Hispanocare, Save a Patient, Support L.I.F.E and The Gift House.

 
6:30 p.m.

Resident’s Journal
Dedicated to the urban youth and media issues.

 
7:00 p.m. A Hand Up Recovery Home
Aiding men recovering from alcoholism and substance abuse by examining the circumstances that lead to this lifestyle.
 
7:30 p.m. Positive Connections 4 Youth
Education, social development and life planning resources for young people.
 
8:00 p.m. Black Women Lawyers Association
Tackling legal issues and topics that are important to women and African-Americans.

 

 

4:00 p.m.

Job Help Hotline
Provides information about job training and placement.

 

Host organizations include Jobs for Youth, Greater West-Town Community Development Project, and IL Department of Employment Security.

 
4:30 p.m.

Housing and Economic Network
Housing and Economic Network addresses housing and sustainable economic development in Chicago urban areas.

 
5:00 p.m.

Community Health Hotline
Health groups discuss insurance options for low-income families and the elderly, affordable family health-care centers, women's and teens' health, immunization, and government action on
health issues.

 

Host organizations include Chicago Chapter of Black Nurses Association, Centro San Bonifacio, Save a Patient, Support LIFE, Access Community Health, The Gift House, and Hispanocare.

 
5:30 p.m.

Domestic Violence Hotline
Groups such as West Side Domestic, Apna Ghar and the Chicago Abused Women Coalition offer information, assistance and referrals to women, children and families affected by domestic violence.

 
6:00 p.m. Do’s and Don’ts of Parenting
Offering information on ways to improve both parenting skills and the dynamics of a family.
 
6:30 p.m. Neighborhood Rehabuilditation
Addressing challenges facing young African American men like job availability and gang prevention.
 
7:00 p.m. SEIU Says
Service Employees International Union representatives talk about workers' rights.
 
7:30 p.m. Playground Theater
Comedy comes to CAN-TV with the Playground Theatre group's quick and witty, comedic improvisation.
 
8:00 p.m. A.B.A.T.E. of IL
A coalition dedicated to preserving the rights of all motorcyclists and educating Illinois residents about motorcycling and safety.
 

 

4:00 p.m. Institute for Debt Relief
Dealing with financial debt and money management.
 
4:30 p.m. HL Firman Community Association
A social service agency that offering information on child and family development.
 
5:00 p.m. American Cancer Society
Educating viewers on cancer and cancer related issues.
 
5:30 p.m. AIDS Call-in Live
Focuses on HIV-AIDS prevention, risk reduction, and treatment.
Hosted by AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, Chicago House, Chicago Nurses in AIDS Care, Project VIDA, and Working for Togetherness.

Click here to learn how the Chicago Chapter of Nurses in AIDS' use CAN TV.
 
6:00 p.m. A Silver Lining Foundation
Helping people deal with both the physical and emotional effects of cancer.
 
6:30 p.m. Immigration Issues
The Chicago Legal Clinic, University of Illinois Immigration, Polish American Association, and Erie Neighborhood House offer information about the immigration process and advocacy for immigrant rights. They also assist in finding housing, employment, counseling and other services.
 
7:00 p.m. Political Forum
Provides the city's local, state and federal elected officials with "electronic office hours," giving Chicago residents the opportunity to ask questions about city services and activities in their neighborhoods.
See schedule
 
7:30 p.m. Women Entrepreneurs International, Inc.
Taking a pro-active approach towards establishing a plan of financial freedom.
 

 
Thursday

3:30 p.m. Vision House
Examining the inaccessibility of affordable housing for individuals and families who are chronically homeless and living with HIV& AIDS.

 
4:00 p.m. Amani Trinity United Community Health
Learn about Ticket for the Cure, a breast cancer initiative and one of several programs run by this organization. Other programs include an HIV-AIDS program, the Synergy counseling center and its hospice program.
 
4:30 p.m. Chicago Christian Industrial League
 
5:00 p.m. Imagine Englewood-If
Youth discuss ways to improve Chicago’s Englewood community.
 
5:30 p.m. Moving Forward
 
6:00 p.m. Cease Fire Illinois
Reaching out to community and government partners to reduce violence and develop new violence intervention methods.
 
6:30 p.m. Veterans Helping Veterans
Vets get information from fellow vets about medical and psychological treatment, AWOL/UA, and how to file and win VA benefit claims.
 
7:00 p.m.

Countdown / Institute of Driver’s Education

Explore a new math concept every week with Countdown's "electronic" tutor.
Click here to learn more about Countdown

 

Beginning on 5/29 the Institute of Driver’s Education explains the Rules of the Road in Illinois.

 
8:00 p.m. Fatherhood Educational Institute
Informing fathers of their legal rights where parental custody and visitation are concerned.
 

 

4:00 p.m. Target HOPE
Promoting black history and black nationalism.
 
4:30 p.m. Congressman Danny K. Davis "Listening to the People"
U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis discusses his initiatives in Washington and his Chicago district. Constituents are encouraged to call in and share their feedback with Rep. Davis.
 
5:00 p.m. International Stevenson Foundation
Reaching out to ex-offenders and those in the process of rehabilitating from drug abuse and criminal activity.
 
5:30 p.m. Manhood Shelter
Offering various tools of empowerment to men.
 
6:00 p.m. Odom Educational Services
Helping youth ages 13 – 23 gain the skills needed to be admitted into and succeed in college.
 
6:30 p.m. LGBT Consortium
Featuring the Gay Liberation Network, Center on Halsted, Illinois Gender Advocates, Association of Latino men for Action, and PFLAG as they discuss the issues and interests of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans-gendered community.
 
7:00 p.m. FORUM - Common Sense
Focusing on community related issues, youth involvement and the promotion of mentoring programs.

   
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

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