Jim Dey

Michael Crenshaw is serving a 50-year prison sentence, and, for perfectly understandable reasons, he wants out. For equally understandable reasons, the state is insisting Crenshaw serve all of his sentence for killing Bobby Joe Craig, the husband of Crens... See more

For the second time in a month, a local unit of government has made a move into U.S. foreign policy by targeting Israel. In a Monday committee meeting, the Urbana City Council approved a new “Ethical Investments” policy that excludes “investments in organ... See more

Politics and professional sports are two very different fields. But they have common features. The pros and the politicians play to win — by any means necessary. And when they fall short, they search desperately for someone else to blame. Kill the umpire.... See more

Michael Crenshaw is serving a 50-year prison sentence, and, for perfectly understandable reasons, he wants out. For equally understandable reasons, the state is insisting Crenshaw serve all of his sentence for killing Bobby Joe Craig, the husband of his C... See more

To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To pitch a 'My Turn' guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette.com. It���s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past... See more