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 ...

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." ...

More: 'We will always honor Sonya Massey': Family members, supporters mark anniversary of fatal shooting Cadagin would have to rule before the start of the Oct. 20 trial on the admissibility of ...

Attorneys for Sean Grayson filed a series of motions on July 23, including one about Sonya Massey's "violent history." Defense attorneys have also called upon a judge to order the Massey Commission ...

The inquiry was spurred by the death of Sonya Massey, 36, a Black woman who was shot and killed inside her home after she called 911 for help on July 6, 2024. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy ...