Naperville Community Television
Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) is a public-access cable television station, in Naperville, Illinois, United States, producing original content focused on community interests in the subject areas of local news, sports, and events. In addition to broadcasting on traditional cable television outlets, Channel 17 on Comcast and Astound, and Channel 99 on AT&T, all programming is available without a paywall via simulcast or by video-on-demand through the station’s website. The station also publishes local news through three different email newsletters: NCTV17 News Update, covering top local stories on weekdays; NCTV17 Guide, a monthly newsletter; and Football Friday, providing video recap of game highlights of six local high school teams. Each newsletter is offered free to subscribers.
History
[edit]Naperville Community Television was incorporated in 1986 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.[1] Broadcasting began in 1987 from a 2,200-square-foot studio.[2]
With some assistance from cable television companies, community producers developed early programming on a volunteer basis. Subject matter included public-service messaging and taped events, and topics ranged from talk shows focusing on high school sports to fictional soap operas.[3][4]
In 2005, NCTV17 moved to its current location, a 6,000-square-foot studio at 127 Ambassador Drive, Suite 103, Naperville, Illinois.[2]
Elizabeth “Liz” Braham Spencer, an award-winning television producer, joined NCTV17 as Operations Manager, in 2002. She was promoted to executive director in 2006.[5] [6][7][8]
In March 2007, NCTV17 began streaming live broadcasts over the internet.[9][10] The station also began posting programs on social media outlets, creating on-demand programming that was not limited to the cable system viewing audience.[11][12]
Programming
[edit]In addition to coverage of local elections, sporting events, parades, and other local news, NCTV17 produces a variety of original programming.
Current Shows
[edit]Naperville Sports Weekly covers both boys' and girls' varsity sports from all six Naperville-area high schools: Benet Academy, Naperville Central, Naperville North, Neuqua Valley, Metea Valley, and Waubonsie Valley. Episodes feature game highlights and sports stories as well as special segments like the "Player Profile," "Where Are They Now," "Coaches Corner," and the "Play of the Week." The show has an in-studio discussion forum that dives into interesting and trending sports topics relevant to students, athletes, and fans.[13][14][15][16]
Spotlight every bi-weekly episode showcases three of the more than 300 Naperville-area nonprofits giving them the opportunity to talk about their mission and the programs and services they offer to the community.[17]
Business Connection broadcasts interviews with local business owners and entrepreneurs to discuss their businesses, their products and services, and their involvement in the Naperville community.[17]
Past Shows
[edit]Dana Being Dana a monthly talk show hosted by radio personality, Dana Davenport, focused on topics that explore how viewers can live their best lives.[18][19][20]
The Red Zone covers North Central College football.[14]
Naperville Moms Network a talk show with a panel of mothers representing various parenting stages and lifestyles offering discussion and sharing advice on situations they face.[21]
Authors Revealed hosted by Becky Anderson, local bookstore owner and past president of the American Booksellers Association (ABA),[22] interviews contemporary authors, including celebrity authors such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Joel McHale, Julie Andrews.[23][24][25][2]
References
[edit]- ^ https://apps.ilsos.gov/corporatellc/CorporateLlcController
- ^ a b c Houlihan, Kate R. (May 31, 2006). "Behind the scenes: NCTV keeps growing up". Naperville Sun. p. 8.
- ^ Piccininni, Ann (October 12, 1989). "Local Replay". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Temkin, Jodi (April 3, 1990). "All My Children (For Real) In The 'Burbs". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Dibble, Susan (August 5, 2009). "Spencer brings passion to Naperville community TV". Daily Herald.
- ^ Loehrke, Mark (April 2017). "Business Profile-Elizabeth Braham Spencer". Naperville Magazine.
- ^ "Meet Liz Spencer of Naperville Community Television". February 13, 2018.
- ^ "NCTV17's Liz Spencer Receives Honor". Naperville, IL Patch. 2012-06-15. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ Fawell, Nick (March 8, 2007). "Naperville Community Television goes live online". Naperville Sun. p. 10.
- ^ Fawell, Nick (March 21, 2007). "Into the 21st century and beyond". Naperville Sun. p. 3.
- ^ Baker, Suzanne (January 18, 2017). "NCTV17 marks 30th year, plans fundraiser to upgrade studio equipment". Chicago Tribune/Naperville Sun. pp. Page 1. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ Decent, Hilary (March 13, 2022). "Often ahead of the curve, NCTV17 celebrates its 35th anniversary by planning for future". Chicago Tribune/Naperville Sun. p. 3. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ SUN, Staff (July 26, 2007). "Weekly sports show debuts on NCTV". Naperville Sun. p. 12.
- ^ a b Oberhelman, Dave (July 9, 2009). "NCTV17 earns national acclaim". Daily Herald. p. 5.
- ^ Banowetz, Jeff (July 18, 2013). "TV Show focuses on Naperville Athletes". Chicago Tribune/Trib Local. p. 19.
- ^ Bookwalter, Genevieve (February 29, 2016). "Naperville Sports Weekly shows 500th episode". Naperville Sun.
- ^ a b McGuffin, Jennifer (May 2009). "NCTV17 Broadcasting Naperville's Best". Naperville Magazine.
- ^ de Jaager, Jerry (October 23, 2020). "Dana Michelle Davenport, '07: Following Many Right Paths Makes Connections and Supports Others". University of Chicago/Law School. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ Multack, MIchelle (November 23, 2020). "For Better or For Worse: Divorce During Covid-19 with TV Personality & Attorney Dana Michelle Davenport, Esq". momsmovingon.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ Crosby, Denise (October 20, 2023). "DuPage touts new tools to help prevent domestic violence". Chicago Tribune/Aurora-Beacon News. pp. Page 1. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ Wilson, Marie (January 27, 2018). "Naperville Moms Network launching talk show Feb. 1". Daily Herald. pp. Page 3. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ Behnke, Emily (February 5, 2019). "Wi14: ABA Past Presidents on Their Early Years in Bookselling". American Booksellers Association.
- ^ Hoffman, Savanna (January 5, 2017). "Naperville Community Television's Authors Revealed Celebrates 300th Episode". Patch.com/Naperville, IL. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ Hauser, John (September 22, 2017). "Joel McHale : Thanks for the Money". Internet Archive. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ Pohl, Laura Zahn (October 1, 2006). "Actress signs kids' book". Daily Herald. pp. Page 4.