Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV)

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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”

July- September 2009

Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

	Monday

5:00 p.m.	Jo-Ray House Representatives from Jo-Ray House take viewer calls and discuss HIV/ AIDS who have a history of incarceration, homelessness, alcohol abuse, substance dependency and domestic violence.

5:30 p.m.	AIDS Call-In Live Health and support groups educate viewers and take calls focused on HIV-AIDS prevention, risk reduction, and treatment. Hosted by Anixter Center, Chicago Department of Health, Howard Brown Health Center and Southside Help Center, Chicago House, Working For Togetherness, Nurses in AIDS Care, Project Vida, and AIDS Legal Council of Chicago. 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 take viewer calls and discuss health care issues like insurance options for low-income families and the elderly, accessing affordable family health-care centers, women's and teens' health, immunization, and government action on health issues. Hosted by Chicago Chapter of Black Nurses Association, Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition, Centro San Bonifacio, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Hispanocare, Save a Patient, Support L.I.F.E and The Gift House. Click here for a story about Save the Patient's use of CAN TV.

6:30 p.m.	Resident’s Journal Members of Resident’s Journal take viewers calls and discuss community and media issues.

7:00 p.m.	A Knock at Midnight Program coordinators from A Knock at Midnight take viewer calls and discuss issues of drug abuse, gang involvement, teen pregnancy, and youth violence.

7:30 p.m.	First Strike Program Members of the First Strike Program will take viewers calls and share information on criminal sentencing guidelines and how to stay safe this summer.
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	Tuesday

4:00 p.m.	Job Help Hotline Employment counselors take viewer calls and provide information about job training and placement. Host organizations include Jobs for Youth, Greater West-Town Community Development Project, Harold Washington College and Illinois Department of Employment Security.

4:30 p.m.	UIC Urban Health Representatives from UIC Urban Health take viewers calls and discuss various health disparities that exist in minority urban communities.

5:00 p.m.	Community Health Hotline Health groups take viewer calls and discuss health care issues like insurance options for low-income families and the elderly, accessing affordable family health-care centers, women's and teens' health, immunization, and government action on health issues. Hosted by Chicago Chapter of Black Nurses Association, Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition, Centro San Bonifacio, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Hispanocare, Save a Patient, Support L.I.F.E and The Gift House.

5:30 p.m.	Domestic Violence Hotline Representatives from groups like West Side Domestic, Mujeres Latinas en Accion, Casa Segura and the Chicago Abused Women Coalition take viewer calls and offer information, assistance and referrals to women, children and families affected by domestic violence.

6:00 p.m.	Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce Members of the Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce take viewer calls and share strategies for expanding small and minority-owned business, promoting small business entrepreneurship and strengthening the economic climate.

6:30 p.m.	SCORE Chicago Representatives of SCORE Chicago take viewers calls and explore the “5 Tips” small business owners should follow in order to successfully complete their business’ tasks.

7:00 p.m.	SEIU Says Service Employees International Union representatives take viewer calls and discuss workers' rights.

7:30 p.m.	Pradagi Foundation Members of Pradagi Foundation take viewers calls and discuss important topics for those working in the music industry.

8:00 p.m.	Women Entrepreneurs International Representatives from Women Entrepreneurs International take viewers calls and discuss starting new businesses and becoming financially secure.
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	Wednesday

4:30 p.m.	Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness Representatives from the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness take viewer calls and discuss eye safety and information on various eye conditions.

5:00 p.m.	Etiquette Foundation of Illinois Representatives of the Etiquette Foundation take viewers calls and give young adults tips on how to incorporate proper etiquette into everyday life.

5:30 p.m.	AIDS Call-in Live Health and support groups educate viewers and take calls focused on HIV-AIDS prevention, risk reduction, and treatment. Hosted by Anixter Center, Chicago Department of Health, Howard Brown Health Center and Southside Help Center, Chicago House, Working For Togetherness, Nurses in AIDS Care, Project Vida, and AIDS Legal Council of Chicago. Click here to learn how the Chicago Chapter of Nurses in AIDS' use CAN TV.

6:00 p.m.	Malcolm X College Representatives from Malcolm X take viewers calls and gives information on obtaining a GED and taking ESL classes.

6:30 p.m.	Immigration Issues Members from the Chicago Legal Clinic, University of Illinois Immigration, and Erie Neighborhood House take viewer calls and offer information about the immigration process and advocacy for immigrant rights, including assistance with finding housing, employment, counseling and other services.

7:00 p.m.	Political Forum Program hosts on Political Forum join city, state and federal elected officials to take viewer calls and give Chicago residents the opportunity to ask questions about city services and activities in their neighborhoods. See schedule

7:30 p.m.	Uptown Multi-Cultural Arts Center Members of the Uptown Multicultural Arts Center take viewer calls and give tips on printing T-shirt art
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	Thursday

4:00 p.m.	Small Business Update Representatives for the United States Small Business Administration office take viewers calls and share ideas and information for small business owners.

4:30 p.m.	Streetwise Members of Streetwise take viewer calls and discuss the effects of homelessness in Chicago.

5:00 p.m.	Social Security Administration Representatives from the Social Security Administration take viewer calls and educate Chicago residents about Social Security benefits, important changes in Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income benefits and related government services.

5:30 p.m.	Youth for Change Youth from Youth for Change take viewers calls and discuss ways that youth can mobilize and make an impact on youth issues at the community level.

6:00 p.m.	PAWS Chicago Animal welfare workers and pet owners take viewer calls and educate the public about the benefits of spaying and neutering pets.

6:30 p.m.	Veterans Issues Representative from various veterans groups will offer information on benefits and service referrals to U.S. veterans. Hosted by Vietnam Veterans Against the War and U.I.C. Student Veterans Association.

7:00 p.m.	Odom Educational Services (Jul 2 - Sept 3) Representatives from Odom Educational Services take viewers calls and help youth ages 13 – 23 gain the skills needed to be admitted and retained in college. Countdown (Starts Sept 10) Loyola professors take student viewer calls and introduce a different math concept each week on Countdown. Click here to learn more about Countdown

7:30 p.m.	Father’s Rights Representatives from Fatherhood Educational Institute take viewers calls and discuss the legal rights of fathers.
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	Friday

4:00 p.m.	U.S. Customs and Border Protection with Director David Murphy U.S. Customs and Border Protection Director David Murphy joins different agency managers each week to field viewer questions and discuss measures of keeping America’s borders safe.

4:30 p.m.	Congressman Danny K. Davis "Listening to the People" Congressman Davis takes call from viewers on issues facing the 7th district and the United State Congress.

5:00 p.m.	Community Matters Community Matters hosts, Joyce Washington and Matt Harrington, take viewer calls on community issues, ranging from politics to education.

5:30 p.m.	International Stevenson Foundation Representatives of International Stevenson Foundation take viewers calls and discuss issues impacting ex-offenders and those in recovery from drug and criminal activity.

6:00 p.m.	A Hand Up Recovery Homes Representatives of A Hand Up Recovery Homes take viewers calls and gives information out to men recovering from alcoholism and substance abuse and the circumstances that can lead to such a lifestyle.

6:30 p.m.	LGBT Hotline Members of the Gay Liberation Network, Center on Halsted, Illinois Gender Advocates, Association of Latino Men for Action, and PFLAG take viewer calls and discuss issues impacting the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans-gendered community.

7:00 p.m.	FORUM - Common Sense FORUM hosts, Phillip Bradley and Yesse Yehudah, take viewer calls on community related issues, political involvement and the promotion of mentoring programs in their neighborhood.

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