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 was signed into law in Illinois by Governor JB Pritzker. It requires law enforcement agencies review ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

A measure requiring police agencies across the state of Illinois to get full employment history for prospective officers is ...

Sonya Massey was shot to death in her own home by a police officer with a questionable background who responded to her call for help.

Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch said Sean Grayson will be housed "in a secure unit" within the Sangamon County Jail.