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

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

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

Springfield teachers are set to see a pay bump after the teachers union voted to ratify a two-year contract with the school ...

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

National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force ...

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

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

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

Sean Grayson, charged with the murder of Sonya Massey, is being moved to the Sangamon County Jail in Springfield. Sheriff Paula Crouch said the move was made "after consultation between correctional ...

Sean Grayson's attorneys withdrew a motion calling out the Massey Commission and public forums being held in Peoria, where his trial will take place.