Chris takes issue with those, including Jim Dey of The News-Gazette, who dismiss the idea of a need for Racial Justice Task Force in Champaign County following the County Boad's decision on Thursday.
Posts by Christopher Evans:
A step towards reconciliation
Chris dives deep into a mountain of data to reveal the racial disparity in Champaign-Urbana, and what steps we can take to fix it.
Thank you, Mr. Walton
With the passing of Urbana's Bill Walton, Chris shares his thoughts.
What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?
Chris shares his perspective on this past weekend's Independence Day events.
Where the criminal justice system is taking us: Part 3
In the final installment of our look how the judicial system affects lower-income citizens, the subject goes from taking an unfair deal to what happens after release from incarceration.
Where the criminal justice system is taking us: Part 2
Part 2 takes a further trip down the rabbit-hole of incarceration before a guilty verdict is even rendered.
Where the criminal justice system is taking us: Part 1
In the first part of a three part series, Christopher details what it would be like to be arrested as a lower-income citizen and the challenges faced when dealing with the law.
A case study in brutality
On November 3, Darin Mitchell was convicted of Resisting a Peace Officer for an incident that occurred in June at an American Legion in Champaign.
UPDATE: Homeless Bill “wants to leave” VA hospital
In a hearing that was closed to the public, medical reports were submitted today in the case of “Homeless” Bill Walton. Judge Brian McPheters sealed the reports in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Only two media …
The end is near
The City of Urbana, in conjunction with a series of articles in the News-Gazette, appears to be attempting to remove local homeless man Bill from downtown.