Chicago Newsroom

Ken Davis is joined by Chicago political strategist/consultants Carolyn Grisko and Chris Robling for an analysis of the Republican Convention. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by WBEZ’s Sarah Karp and Becky Vevea to discuss the details of their recent reporting on how capital development funds are being spent at CPS. Of the nearly 600 million spent or budgeted, 2/3 has been allocated to schools with at least 25% white enrollment, and additions are being built at schools less than a mile from under-enrolled schools. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by the Tribune’s John Byrne and WLS-AM’s John Dempsey. They talk about the budget compromise that allows CPS to open on time and the Police Superintendent’s statement that he might need more officers. They also analyze the surprise announcement that a newly-enacted TIF might enable progress on the Red Line North rebuild and its extension south to 130th St. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by Natasha Korecki of Politico’s Illinois Playbook. They discuss the apparent compromise in Springfield that may result in full-year funding for schools and 6-month funding for most other services. Korecki also analyzes Mayor Emanuel’s inability to deliver the Lucas Museum, and Police union Dean Angelo’s assertion that Chicago “doesn’t have the backs” of Chicago police officers. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by Chicago Reader News Editor Robin Amer and reporter Aimee Levitt. They discuss the paper’s recent expose on Profiles Theater which revealed allegations of wide-spread physical, sexual and verbal abuse toward actors and crew members, and the efforts of some cast members to expose the issues publicly. As a result of the Reader story, the theater closed permanently yesterday. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by Sun-Times Education writer Lauren FitzPatrick and Tribune Springfield correspondent Kim Geiger. They discuss the political impasse in Springfield and its effect on CPS and scores of Illinois school systems with large numbers of low-income students. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by Hal Dardick (Chicago Tribune) and Dave McKinney (Reuters) to discuss the recent collapse of budget negotiations in Springfield and its impact on Chicago.

Ken Davis is joined by CTU President Karen Lewis for a wide-ranging discussion about school finances and leadership, including the years-long bargaining process, proposed draconian budget cuts and current legislation. This show was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by 21st Ward Alderman and Education Committee Chair Howard Brookins, Jr. They discuss the State Senate’s effort to change the education funding formula in a way that would provide aboiut $300 million additional for Chicago. Governor Rauner has called it a “bailout”. They also discuss expanded privatization of school services, the firing of principal Troy LaRaviere and the appointment of Eddie Johnson as police superintendent. This show was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by Maya Dukmasova and Robin Amer of the Chicago Reader. Their recent report on what’s come to be called “super-vouchers” details the short-lived effort by the CHA to offer qualified voucher-holders a slightly higher monthly stipend to allow tenants to move into better buildings in safer neighborhoods. Faced with negative press and political headwinds, the CHA phased out the program after only about three years. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).