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

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

The law requires extensive background checks before Illinois police agencies hire officers. It was named for Sonya Massey, ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before ...

Governor JB Pritzker signs the Sonya Massey Law, requiring disclosure of police personnel files to improve transparency in law enforcement hiring.

A new Illinois law will require expanded background checks for police hires, a response to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey ...

Just over a year after police fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home, Illinois has introduced a police reform bill named in ...

SPRINGFIELD - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined state legislators and stakeholders to sign SB 1953, also known as Sonya ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The Sonya Massey Bill, requiring stricter background checks for law enforcement, was signed ...

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

Police agencies in Illinois will soon be required to do more thorough background checks on prospective officers.