"Chicago TV companies use less than a third of their U.S.-licensed DTV capability."
Meanwhile, hundreds of Chicago nonprofit groups whose missions critically depend on public education and outreach (examples) still need noncommercial channels and production support.
We should revoke the licenses of television companies that narrowly pursue their own maximum profit interests instead of the 'public interest, convenience, and necessity' (Communications Act). Broadcasters should quickly activate new DTV channels for public uses, and assign support personnel and abundant studio time.