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

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a new law inspired by the death of Sonya Massey, who was shot ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A measure requiring police agencies across the state of Illinois to get full employment history for prospective officers is ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to sign legislation Tuesday afternoon aimed at increasing scrutiny of police officers’ ...

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – Former Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson has been transferred to the Sangamon County Jail due to “ongoing medical procedures.” The Sangamon County Sheriff’s ...