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 ...

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

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

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, ...

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

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

Under the new legislation, potential Illinois police and law enforcement officers must sign a waiver allowing past employers ...

The legal team of Sean Grayson notified the court that they have appealed the judge's decision to deny his pre-trial release ...

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