Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’ Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’ Friday, July 26, 2024 Personnel records show that Sean Grayson’s time with the Logan County Sheriff's Department was fraught, though he was not fired.
DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Sangamon County deputy who fired the fatal shot worked for 6 central Illinois departments
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Child welfare chair said she was spurred to act by news reports of state’s lax oversight Read more
Bodycam video shows Sonya Massey’s last minutes, deputy’s coarse description Bodycam video shows Sonya Massey’s last minutes, deputy’s coarse description Monday, July 22, 2024 Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder Read more
Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy charged with first-degree murder Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy charged with first-degree murder Thursday, July 18, 2024 Sean Grayson charged with first-degree murder in death of Sonya Massey Read more
Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Monday, June 10, 2024 Caregiver allegedly used leg to pin patient with developmental disabilities Read more
“No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk “No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk Wednesday, June 5, 2024 At 9 years old, L.J. started missing school. His parents said they would homeschool him. It took two years — during which he was beaten and denied food — for anyone to notice he... Read more
A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action. A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action. Wednesday, May 22, 2024 After our investigation revealed patient abuse at Illinois’ Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, the facility installed cameras to help. But the footage isn’t monitored... Read more