Deputy who killed Sonya Massey joined Sangamon County Sheriff after past employers questioned his integrity and conduct
Sean Grayson, the former sheriff’s deputy facing murder charges for killing Sonya Massey in Sangamon County, Illinois, left a previous agency after complaints were filed against him for claims of inappropriate conduct with a female detainee and retaliation against her boyfriend after she filed a complaint. Invisible Institute, Illinois Public Media and the Investigative Reporting […]
Autopsy findings confirm Sonya Massey, Black woman shot by deputy, died from gunshot wound to head
The fired sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, who is white, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct charges in Massey’s killing. He was fired last week by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.
217 Today: A dialogue on maternal healthcare in the Black community
Friday, July 26, 2024 Today’s headlines: A Champaign group is teaching families how to cope with their loved ones’ sentences and what to do when they come home after being incarcerated. Following seven months of negotiations, food and building workers at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign have voted to allow a strike. Illinois’ new quantum […]
A rediscovered soil archive – more than a century old – could show how years of farming alters soil
Soil science is a relatively new field and becoming more critical in the work to keep soil healthy and productive. The discovery of century-old soil samples at a land-grant university could offer big clues into how soil has changed over time.
Democratic convention planners are working to pull off a dramatic Biden-Harris role reversal
ith President Joe Biden now out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris pursuing the party’s nomination, a dramatic role reversal for the two is likely to play out before a nationally televised audience when delegates gather in Chicago next month. Harris is banking on introducing her vice presidential pick to the country and standing at center stage.
217 Today: Deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey in Springfield was discharged from Army for serious misconduct
Thursday, July 25, 2024 Today’s headlines: American Water has proposed a general rate increase that would raise residential bills by about $24 a month. Illinois has been awarded more than $430 million in federal climate funds to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Last week’s derecho resulted in 27 confirmed tornadoes touching down in the Chicago and Rockford […]
For the first time since he exited the presidential race, Biden to address the nation
President Biden will address the nation Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. ET for the first time since dropping out of the race for president and endorsing Vice President Harris.
Deputy who killed Sonya Massey in Springfield was discharged from Army for serious misconduct
Updated with additional reporting about Grayson’s claims to have been discharged honorably and the circumstances of his hire at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy now charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, was previously discharged from the U.S. Army for serious misconduct, military records […]
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 25 – Jul. 28
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, July 25 Krannert Center Uncorked with Emily the Band at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Time: 5 p.m. […]
217 Today: Some communities buy up and forgive millions in medical debt. Is it enough?
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Today’s headlines: An attorney for Sonya Massey’s family says the U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating her death Urbana Schools are working to source more locally grown produce thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Black bear sightings are rare, but not impossible in Illinois. Democratic Illinois […]
Video shows sheriff’s deputy shoot and kill an unarmed woman in Springfield, Ill.
Sonya Massey called 911 to report a potential prowler before being shot inside her home. Footage shows she was cowering and holding a pot when the deputy opened fire. The Sangamon County State’s Attorney released body camera footage on Monday showing then-sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson shooting and killing Springfield resident Sonya Massey inside her home. […]
DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting
Sangamon County deputy who fired the fatal shot worked for 6 central Illinois departments.
Harris tells roaring Wisconsin crowd November election is ‘a choice between freedom and chaos’
Two days after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid and as the Democratic Party coalesces around Harris, she traveled to Milwaukee on Tuesday. She has raised more than $100 million since Sunday afternoon.
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Her departure is unlikely to end the scrutiny of the long-troubled agency after the failures of July 13. Cheatle’s deputy director was appointed as acting director.
217 Today: Rural student “didn’t see any changes” after Illinois LGBTQ+ history law passed
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Today’s headlines: The majority of Illinois’ Democratic congressional delegation is backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee this fall. Prosecutors have released the July 6 bodycam video showing the shooting of Sonya Massey. Polls may help decide whether Vice President Kamala Harris has what it takes to be […]