Local Interest

Civil Rights Groups Ask Governor Blagojevich to End Consent Searches by Illinois State Police

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:13:17 -0400

Civil Rights Groups Ask Governor Blagojevich to End Consent Searches by Illinois State Police

How Scores of Black Men Were Tortured Into Giving False Confessions by Chicago Police

Brian Dolinar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:08:24 -0400

Originally from Alternet.
Also at Chicago IMC: http://chicago.indymedia.org/feature/display/70342/index.php

By Jessica Pupovac

PLEASE HELP: Martez X. Williamson Case

srturner88 — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:00:14 -0400

To Whom It May Concern:

Another Death In Custody In Champaign County

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:54:50 -0400

The News-Gazette reported another death in police custody in Champaign County Friday evening. After a fight in Rantoul, Rantoul police arrested one of those involved and transported them to the Champaign County Jail. It was there that the person was discovered unresponsive. An ambulance was called, the person was transported to Carle, but attempts to revive the person were unsuccessful.

Peace & Justice in Champaign Urbana Flyer

grifray — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:45:09 -0400

A PDF is attached to this message.

Dispatch from a Midwestern City

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:52:37 -0400

To anyone who has ever dreamt of a world beyond the boundaries imposed upon the one we currently inhabit. To all who cringe with disgust at the thought of another month’s work to pay for another month’s rent. To anyone who has dared to notice the glaring inadequacy of this walking death sold to us as life: These words are for you.

Danielle Chynoweth Stepping Down from Urbana City Council

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:10:44 -0400

Breaking News ... Danielle Chynoweth, City Council Member from Ward 2 and Mayor Pro Tem, who has served for the past 7 years, is stepping down from Council. Here is a copy of the letter sent from Ms. Chynoweth to the Mayor and Council Members today:

Dear Mayor Prussing and Urbana City Council Members,

Please accept this letter announcing my resignation from Urbana City Council.

Gohmann Asphalt and Construction Shut Down Again! 15 people on jail solidarity

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:32:09 -0400

Monday, July 14th

Gohmann Asphalt/Gravel Yard Shut Down By I-69 Protestors
stopi69.wordpress.com

*Call the Gibson County Jail at 812-385-3496 to demand the release of all 15 people arrested. All are engaged in jail solidarity- refusing to give their names or to cooperate with the booking process. Call now!*

the Visionary Report (inaugural post)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:24:01 -0400

This is *the* inauguration of "the visionary report", a report whose author(s) wish to inspire people, in a regularly appearing way, beyond the same old again and towards evolutionary meaning and living in this world.

by a. visionary

Pipe scheme: ICC judge to weigh Canadian pipeline's demand for eminent domain in Illinois

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:00:45 -0400

Pipe scheme
ICC judge to weigh Canadian pipeline's demand for eminent domain
BY PETER DOWNS, Illinois Times
JULY 3, 2008