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 measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker Tuesday came in response to the July 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey in Sangamon ...

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

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

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

Illinois State Sen. Doris Turner said the act will determine "necessary guardrails to ensure we have good officers on our streets." ...

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’ ...

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court motions in the murder case against former Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, he and his lawyers have voluntarily withdrawn one of them.

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

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – Former Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson has been transferred to the Sangamon County Jail due to “ongoing medical procedures.” The Sangamon County Sheriff’s ...