Former NCTV17 reporter Anthony Yench is seen here shooting video for a story for the Naperville-based nonprofit TV station, which is seeking new revenue sources after being hit by declining cable income and inflation cost increases. Naperville City Council members want more information about NCTV17’s financial needs before making a budget decision later this year on increased city support for the nonprofit community television station.
Councilman Ian Holzhauer agreed. “I definitely think there’s more information that could help the council see the full story,” he said., hits the broad bullet points of where the city stands with NCTV17 — and where the station is at needs-wise. As part of its strategy for bolstering revenue streams, NCTV17 plans to focus on more fundraising, more corporate sponsorships and reaching out to the city as its longtime partner.
In April, NCTV17 representatives met with city officials to discuss their need for immediate support. They made their request directly to the council at its May 21 meeting, saying their operations were in jeopardy without more funding. As part of their report Tuesday, staff advised the council that should it choose to provide more funding, doing so through the city’s SECA program would be the best option. It also was recommended that long-term support for NCTV17 be considered during 2025 budget discussions, which will begin in the fall.
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