Sonya Massey bill, aimed at improving police hiring practices, is signed into law The law requires extensive background checks before Illinois police agencies hire officers.

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

The Ferguson Commission report presented 189 recommendations in its final version. “Our lane is to put out as much as possible,” Bethany Johnson-Javois of Forward through Ferguson, said.

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.

ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Governor JB Pritzker signed the Sonya Massey Bill into law on Tuesday, August 12. The Senate bill requires more thorough background checks before police officers can be hired.

A co-chair of the Massey Commission said a not-for-profit group that grew out of the Ferguson Commission "does have appeal for me." ...

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a monumental plan into law Tuesday to require law enforcement have stricter hiring practices following the murder of Sonya Massey.

About 100 city officials, police officers and firefighters, faith leaders and residents gathered outside the Ferguson Police Department. to support injured Officer Travis Brown and his family.

Despite both running back Jaydon Blue and tight end Jake Ferguson leaving Thursday's practice, the Dallas Cowboys don't believe either injury is serious.

71st National Film Awards complete winners list: Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey share 'Best Actor', Rani Mukerji wins 'Best Actress,' 'Kathal' wins Best Hindi Film ...

Vikrant Massey expressed immense gratitude upon winning the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards for his role in '12th Fail.' He shares this honour with Shah Rukh Khan, recognized for ...