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

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

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 ...

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. The measure ...

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

The law requires extensive background checks before Illinois police agencies hire officers. It was named for Sonya Massey, who was shot and killed in her home near Springfield by a deputy who had a ...

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

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