Former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson faces first-degree murder and other charges in Sonya Massey’s killing.

Sonya Massey was shot and killed by former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson. His employment record has come under scrutiny, ...

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to sign legislation Tuesday afternoon aimed at increasing scrutiny of police officers’ ...

The law requires extensive background checks before Illinois police agencies hire officers. It was named for Sonya Massey, ...

Illinois law now requires that prospective police officers approve the release of personal background records in response to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a new law inspired by the death of Sonya Massey, who was shot ...

The Sonya Massey bill requires law enforcement agencies review potential hires' employment history before making an offer.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law requiring law enforcement agencies to conduct more thorough background checks ...

The legal team of Sean Grayson notified the court that they have appealed the judge's decision to deny his pre-trial release ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Two days after filing three court motions in the murder case against former Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, he and his lawyers have voluntarily withdrawn one of them.