Christopher gives the U of I “war chant” a fitting farewell.
Posts by Christopher Evans:
A proposal to reduce DUI by 50% in Champaign County
Champaign County is quite proud of being one of the toughest counties in the state at prosecuting Driving Under the Influence. But how can it be reduced? Chris has a proposition.
An interview with James Kilgore
Chris sits down with James Kilgore, locally-based author and scholar, about mass incarceration, especially in Champaign County.
What now?
Chris examines the prison system that allowed accused murderer Robbie Patton to be out on parole after serving only a fraction of a prior sentence, and what that same system means for the rest of Mr. Patton's life.
Why voters should not support tax for a new jail in Champaign County
Chris explains how building more jails in Champaign County is not a solution to our ills, and more so, how voters should reject the increased tax.
How criminal cases should be covered in the media
In his latest column, Chris lays out a blueprint for how crime should be covered in local media, ensuring that all defendants are innocent until proven guilty, and that the legal process is transparent.
What they do
Chris takes a look at The News Gazette's coverage of African Americans, and what that means for Champaign-Urbana as a whole. Here's a hint: it's not good.
Addiction in the time of prohibition, part two
In the second of a two-part series, Chris examines how Antwan Foster's life has changed for the worse following a plethora of arrests.
Addiction in the time of prohibition, part one
Chris examines the arrest record of Champaign-Urbana resident Antwan Foster, in the first part of a two part series focusing on C-U's justice system.
A movement of one
Given the University of Illinois' recent settlement with Steven Salaita, Chris examines that settlement when compared to other high-profile legal settlements in C-U.