SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The U.S. Justice Department is probing the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, in her Springfield home by a sheriff’s deputy. This investigation forms part of a broader examination into how the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office interacts with Black residents and those experiencing behavioral health crises. … Read more
Albion, IL — In a shocking incident that has gripped the small community of Albion, Illinois, Judge Michael J. Valentine, a respected figure in the Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Court, was found shot dead outside his home. The discovery was made during a wellness check on November 5. In a dramatic turn of events, his … Read more
Springfield, Illinois — In a tragic series of events that raises significant concerns about law enforcement practices, Sonya Massey, a resident of Springfield, Illinois, was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy inside her own home. This incident, occurring just shortly after midnight on July 6, came merely hours following pleas from Massey’s mother to law … Read more
Chicago, IL — In a compelling development in the legal aftermath of the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach, Illinois resident Thomas B. Adams Jr., a participant in the riot, is facing a pivotal resentencing that has implications beyond his individual case. Originally sentenced to 14 months in prison with much of that sentence already … Read more
AURORA, Ill. – Authorities recently released critical evidence, including 911 dispatches and police body camera footage following a harrowing sequence of events in Illinois’ western suburbs that culminated in a fatal police shooting and a separate murder incident last week. The unsettling series of events began in Plano, where a resident discovered several personal firearms … Read more
Teutopolis, IL — A catastrophic chain of events unfolded on Sept. 29 when a tanker truck carrying anhydrous ammonia overturned, resulting in a deadly accident that claimed five lives, including a father and his two children. The federal investigation into the incident has taken a shocking turn with the admission from a 17-year-old Ohio girl … Read more
Chicago, IL — A tragic incident in a Chicago suburb has led to murder charges against an Illinois man after a 15-year-old girl was fatally struck by a stray bullet. The incident, which underscores the persistent issue of gun violence in residential areas, occurred last Thursday evening in a quiet neighborhood typically unfamiliar with such … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In a rare public acknowledgment of system failure, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell has admitted shortcomings in his department’s response, following a tragic incident where a former deputy fatally shot a local woman. This admission came during a listening session organized by the U.S. Department of Justice concerning policing practices. Earlier this … Read more
Springfield, IL — Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, died from a gunshot wound to the head this month after an Illinois sheriff’s deputy fired at her during a late-night incident at her home, according to an autopsy report released by the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office. The report indicated that the bullet entered under her … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A tragic incident in Springfield has caught national attention after a deputy fatally shot a woman who had reported a possible intruder in her own home. The deputy, identified as Sean P. Grayson, was terminated from his duties at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office subsequent to the shooting, which took place early … Read more