Prisoner Review Board reform, changes to police hiring clear General Assembly
Lawmakers recently approved criminal justice reforms and a warehouse safety bill.
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Senate OKs police hiring reform, Sangamon County recall in response to Sonya Massey’s death
The Illinois Senate has passed bills responding to Sonya Massey’s death in Springfield last summer.
Trial of sheriff’s deputy accused in shooting death of Sangamon County woman moved
Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, will stand trial later this year in Peoria on murder charges in ...
‘You are flying.’ Inside the harrowing 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County
A high-speed 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County raises concerns over pursuit policies and public safety risks.
Massey attorneys announce $10 million settlement in wrongful death case
Sonya Massey’s family reached a $10 million settlement in her wrongful death lawsuit against Sangamon County.
Sangamon County enters agreement to end DOJ investigation
The agreement ends a U.S. Department of Justice investigation spurred by the shooting of Sonya Massey.
Grayson to remain jailed as state Supreme Court considers release request
The Illinois Supreme Court denies former Deputy Sean Grayson’s release while it decides whether to hear his appeal under SAFE-T ...
Appellate Court finds former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson should be released until trial
An appellate court ruled for the release of ex-deputy Sean Grayson pending trial for the shooting of Sonya Massey, sparking ...
In Sangamon County, Grayson wasn’t the only deputy hired with a DUI on his record
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell came under fire for his hiring practices after he employed a deputy with two DUI ...
Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program
Law aimed at helping people experiencing crisis was originally set to go live in 2022
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