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
As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’ As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’ Monday, August 19, 2024 Pritzker speaks to delegation, visits other state breakfasts on opening day
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 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
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too. Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too. Friday, July 26, 2024 A few years ago, Coles County Jail promised to stop using electrified “stun cuffs” to shock people restrained in chairs. How much has changed? Read more