Day: July 31, 2026

Criminal Justice | Government | Politics

Illinois Prisoner Review Board denies early release for Sean Grayson
ByCapitol News Illinois July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

The Illinois Prisoner Review Board voted unanimously Friday to deny former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson’s application for compassionate release. He is serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder for the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey.

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Criminal Justice

Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him
ByCapitol News Illinois July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

State’s attorney opposes release of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy

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Agriculture | Health

Healthcare costs have more than doubled for many farmers this year, on top of soaring expenses
ByHarvest Public Media July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

When Congress allowed Affordable Care Act tax credits to lapse, healthcare premiums spiked for millions of Americans — especially self-employed farmers and ranchers. That added cost is multiplying the stress on their already stretched balance sheets.

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