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

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

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign Tuesday a new law inspired by death of Sonya Massey, ...

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

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 ...

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell said Monday he would not resign, instead he asked the community for forgiveness. He hired the deputy who shot Sonya Massey.

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’ ...

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.

The Sonya Massey Act, signed into law on Tuesday, will increase police accountability by revising hiring procedures in ...