Sonya Massey bill signed into law in Illinois by Governor JB Pritzker that requires law enforcement agencies to review ...

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

The Sonya Massey Act has been signed into law in Illinois, requiring more comprehensive background checks in police hirings.

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

A new Illinois law will require expanded background checks for police hires, a response to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey ...

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

A new Illinois law will require expanded background checks for police hires, a response to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey ...

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

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

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

The former Sangamon County deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey last year has filed a new motion claiming self-defense.Sean Grayson shot and killed Massey after responding to her 911 call, saying ...

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