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

Sonya Massey was shot and killed by former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson. His employment record has come under scrutiny, ...

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Police agencies in Illinois will soon be required to do more thorough background checks on prospective officers. The measure ...

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

SPRINGFIELD - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined state legislators and stakeholders to sign SB 1953, also known as Sonya ...