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Sonya Massey shooting prompts Illinois law requiring disclosure of police recruits’ backgrounds

Background records of police recruits in Illinois must be available to a prospective employer under a new law in response to last summer's shooting death of Sonya Massey.

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Gov. JB Pritzker to sign Sonya Massey Act, reforming police hiring in Illinois

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers, a law inspired by the shooting death of Sonya Massey.Massey was shot and killed by former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson in July 2024 inside her home near Springfield.

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Pritzker signs police background check expansion in Sonya Massey’s honor

Police agencies in Illinois will soon be required to do more thorough background checks on prospective officers. The measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker Tuesday came in response to the July 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey in Sangamon County by a sheriff’s deputy.

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Texas Democrats remain in Illinois amid redistricting fight

Texas Democrats are still in Illinois, protesting the redistricting plan in their state.

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Illinois redistricting effort possible, but unlikely to yield more Democratic seats

Gov. JB Pritzker touts redistricting in response to Texas, but his legislative allies cite no signs of movement on the issue in Springfield

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Indiana and Texas Democrats set to address redistricting concerns in Chicago this Wednesday

On Wednesday, Indiana House Democrats will hold a press conference in Chicago alongside Texas Democrats who have left their state to protest a controversial redistricting plan.

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Predicting the Illinois high school football state champions

Illinois high school football is more than just a collection of teams and rivalries; it’s a showcase of talent, determination ...

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Illinois bans AI therapy as some states begin to scrutinize chatbots

Illinois banned therapists from using artificial intelligence to treat patients, joining a small group of states regulating ...

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Illinois ranks last in U.S. for financial transparency

Illinois was just ranked last in the nation for financial transparency. The state’s chronic delays, audit failures and ...

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Illinois launches DNA pilot program connecting Black people with their African roots

A program aimed at helping Black residents trace their ancestry, and in some cases, reconnect with living relatives in Africa ...

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Illinois quick hits: Report shows rate of businesses leaving state

Report shows rate of businesses leaving state Illinois businesses are moving to other states at triple the rate they did ...

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Doctor reveals why he is 'concerned' about mental health screenings in Illinois schools

Dr. Leonard Sax, author of 'The Collapse of Parenting,' joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss why he is concerned about a new law ...

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Florida boat captain indicted on federal charges in parasailing death of Illinois woman

A federal grand jury in Florida has indicted a boat captain in connection with the death of an Illinois woman killed in a ...

Half of farmers are over retirement age. How many farms are there in Illinois?

The average age of farmers in the United States is 58. Industry leaders are worried about what will happen when they retire.

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Chicago mother sounds alarm on 'alienation of parents' as Illinois set to require mental health screenings

Chicago parents Christine McGovern, Cata Truss and Mailee Smith join 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss their take on the new mental health screenings required in Illinois schools and why some are ...