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

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." ...

As the trial of Sean Grayson approaches, the family of Sonya Massey is advocating for cameras to be allowed in the courtroom.

Attorneys for Sean Grayson filed a motion claiming he acted in self-defense. Sonya Massey was unarmed.

Sean Grayson claims self-defense in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in new filing The former Sangamon County deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey last year has filed a new motion claiming self ...