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Illinois Senate approves bills, including one regarding police hiring, in response to Sonya Massey killing
Illinois Senate passes bills regarding police hiring and recalling Sangamon County elected officials in response to Sonya ...
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Senate OKs police hiring reform, Sangamon County recall in response to Sonya Massey’s death
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office came under intense scrutiny after an unarmed Black woman was shot and killed by a deputy ...
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Sonya Massey bill to recall Sangamon County officials passes Senate after multiple setbacks
A plan to allow Sangamon County residents to recall its elected officials passed the Illinois Senate Thursday.
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The short version: A quick recap of who won what races in the April 1 election
The results are in for the local election that wrapped up April 1. Here are some of the highlights in Sangamon County.
Several Illinois counties are under a tornado watch. Here's what to know.
Several Illinois counties are under a tornado watch as a storm moves northward through the state.
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Law expert breaks down Sangamon County taxpayers' contribution to Sean Grayson's trial
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — The request for a change in venue for Sean Grayson's trial in the death of Sonya Massey has been granted. It will now be held in Peoria county. Grayson is charged with first ...
WATCH: Bill allowing recall of county officials advances in IL Senate committee
A measure that could allow for the recall of countywide elected officials in Illinois outside of Cook County is advancing.
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Senate OKs police hiring reform, Sangamon County recall in response to Sonya Massey's death
The bill also would require all counties with more ... said the bill should expand beyond Sangamon County. "I think every elected official in the state of Illinois should be liable to recall ...