Come to the County Board Meeting June 25 Hear the report of the Community Justice Task Force We urge everyone to attend the presentation of the final report of the Community Justice Task Force, June …
Posts by Brian Dolinar:
What’s in a name? Two buildings named after African American women
Brian highlights two extraordinary women who should never be forgotten.
Why would the Champaign County Sheriff need a drone?
The Champaign County Sheriff's Department has operated an unmanned aerial vehicle since 2008; to what purpose remains unclear.
Bristol Place and eminent domain
North Champaign homeowners could be collateral damage of the Housing Authority executive director, city officials, and a planned mega-church.
Housing authority deadlocked on demo of 3rd neighborhood
The Housing Authority of Champaign County's plans to demolish Bristol Place are being met with resistance from the community.
Documents obtained in June ‘11 police brutality case
Brandon Ward was handled roughly by Champaign Police in a jaywalking arrest last year, of which video was posted on YouTube. More info has recently been released.
Secure Communities causing problems for local Latinos
A lack of understanding of a federal mandate has resulted in several local residents being detained in county jail for much longer than they should have been.
Local activist’s son allegedly beaten by Champaign police
Calvin Miller (son of Martel) panicked when pursued by a Champaign police officer early Monday morning and ended up battered.
Ex-Champaign cop Staples charged with 2nd DUI, 4 felonies
Originally posted earlier today on the UCIMC site. On Monday, March 14, 2011, former Champaign police detective Lisa Staples returned to court for a second DUI. The charges stemmed from an incident on December 19, …
Sheriff’s deputy fired for DUI
Travis Burr has been dismissed for his involvement in a crash on August 14, 2010.