The Champaign County Sheriff's Department has operated an unmanned aerial vehicle since 2008; to what purpose remains unclear.
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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.
Officer Norbits’ appeal denied
This story at http://ucimc.org/content/officer-norbits-appeal-denied According to Champaign City Manager Steve Carter, the appeal of a 30-day suspension given to Daniel Norbits, the officer who shot and killed Kiwane Carrington, was denied. A day after the …
Kiwane Carrington forum to be held Thursday
CU Citizens for Peace and Justice is putting on a forum about the untold story behind the police killing of Kiwane Carrington.It will be this Thursday, May 6, from 7-9 pm at the Independent Media …