Illinois passed the Sonya Massey Act this week, a new law requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police ...

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 ...

Governor JB Pritzker signed Sonya Massey’s law Tuesday afternoon, requiring more transparency when hiring at Illinois law ...

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

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The Sonya Massey Bill, requiring stricter background checks for law enforcement, was signed ...

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.

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

Governor JB Pritzker signs the Sonya Massey Law, requiring disclosure of police personnel files to improve transparency in law enforcement hiring.

Gov. Pritzker signs Sonya Massey's law addressing police accountability in Illinois. Greg Bishop reports on the bill signing ceremony.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed the Sonya Massey Police Reform Bill, a new law requiring stricter background checks ...