Chicago - A message from the station manager

Elephant And Worm: Save Chicago Public Access TV!

Educational Theatre Company Vs. Comcast

“Comcast is trying to leverage themselves into a position where they can close Chicago’s public access cable studio CAN TV. If it weren’t for CAN TV, we wouldn’t be ON TV! Help spread the word and many thanks to our loving audiences. We want to do another season!”

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Posted on June 30, 2014

U.S. Supreme Court To Aereo: Drop Dead

Internet Innovation Imperiled

“The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Internet TV streaming service Aereo is violating copyright law – a move that experts say could affect other Internet services,” AP reports.

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Posted on June 26, 2014

Local TV Notes: Wayne Newton Was Here

Plus: World Cup Watching & A New Blues-Jazz Channel

“A surprise performance on the Chicago River by Wayne Newton was part of an advertising campaign for Las Vegas that kicked off in Chicago on Friday,” Steven Dahlman reports at his Marina City Online.
“Backed by eight showgirls and seven show guys, Newton sang his signature tune ‘Danke Schoen’ on board the tour boat Bright Star, owned by Shoreline Sightseeing.”
You’ll want to click through to see the photo.

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Posted on June 24, 2014