Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program Thursday, August 29, 2024 Law aimed at helping people experiencing crisis was originally set to go live in 2022
Attorneys for Sonya Massey’s family call for legislative change Attorneys for Sonya Massey’s family call for legislative change Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Deputy charged with first-degree murder was a ‘ticking time bomb,’ they say
Sangamon County sheriff says he’ll retire by end of month in wake of Massey shooting Sangamon County sheriff says he’ll retire by end of month in wake of Massey shooting Friday, August 9, 2024 Jack Campbell had faced increasing pressure from Pritzker, others Read more
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign; new law challenged Capitol Briefs: Pritzker calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign; new law challenged Thursday, August 8, 2024 ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ hit with lawsuit from libertarian group Read more
Capitol Briefs: Grayson personnel file released, Stateville inmates ask to be moved Capitol Briefs: Grayson personnel file released, Stateville inmates ask to be moved Thursday, August 1, 2024 Preparations for November election underway, with security a top priority Read more
Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Woman shot by deputy had been in contact with mental health crisis teams hours earlier Read more
In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, advocates want the state to act In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, advocates want the state to act Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Massey family members, activists call for Sangamon County Sheriff to step down Read more
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. Read more