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Sonya Massey made multiple 911 calls for mental health crises in days before police shot her at home

Records released by Illinois authorities show that Sonya Massey, the Black woman shot in her Springfield home by a sheriff's deputy after calling 911 for help, was the subject of at least two other emergency response calls in the days leading up to her July 6 death

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Illinois sheriff breaks silence over Sonya Massey shooting, admits his department ‘failed’

“I am sorry,” Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell told a Monday night gathering of more than 500 people. “She called for help, and we failed her.

The Independent UK

Illinois Sheriff Apologizes For Deputy's Fatal Shooting Of Woman

Sheriff Campbell apologizes for the tragic shooting of Sonya Massey, sparking demands for justice and accountability in the community.

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Illinois sheriff, whose deputy killed Sonya Massey apologizes: 'I offer up no excuses'

The Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey, the unarmed Black woman who called 911 for help in her Springfield home, apologized Monday night during a community meeting

The Independent UK

Rep. Lauren Underwood made her C-SPAN debut earlier than you’d think - Roll Call

“That was just a formative moment,” says the Illinois Democrat, who spent a summer interning for Barack Obama when she was in college.

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Grandfather, 38, dies after fall at Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park

Officials do not suspect foul play had a role in the man’s death at Illinois Canyon

The Independent UK

Illinois Law Requires Parenting Influencers To Pay Kids Up To 15% Of Gross Earnings In Trust Account

Illinois has become the first US state to require compensation for children featured in their parents' monetized social media content, addressing concerns over child exploitation in the digital age.

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Illinois Deputy Charged In Shooting Death Of Sonya Massey

Illinois deputy charged in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey raises concerns about police conduct and accountability.

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With DUI-related ejection from Army, deputy who killed Massey should have raised flags, experts say

Authorities say the Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car

The Independent UK

Democratic Governors Criticize Iowa's Strict Abortion Law

Democratic governors Shapiro and Pritzker criticize Iowa's strict abortion law, offer support to affected women. Harris campaign highlights abortion access...

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MSU offers highly-touted 2027 Illinois QB during Spartan Dawg Con

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a big-time Midwest quarterback prospect in the 2027 class

USA Today Sports Media Group

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Downplays Importance Of VP's Battleground State Origin

Governor JB Pritzker's perspective on VP selection for Harris campaign emphasizes message alignment over battleground state focus.

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Illinois officer charged with killing Sonya Massey had history of ‘bullying’

Sean P Grayson worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years, with allegations of abuse of power and lying

The Guardian - US

Highly-recruited 2027 Illinois QB to visit Michigan State on Saturday

A 2027 QB who's getting a ton of attention on the recruiting trail will visit MSU on Saturday for Spartan Dawg Con

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Kamala Harris calls Sonya Massey family to give ‘heartfelt condolences’

James Wilburn, father of Black woman shot dead by Illinois police, says vice-president ‘let us know she is with us 100%’

The Independent UK

Autopsy findings confirm Sonya Massey, Black woman shot by deputy, died from gunshot wound to head

Autopsy findings on Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff’s deputy charged in her death, confirm that she died from a gunshot wound to the head

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Denies Speaking With Harris Campaign Staff

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker clarifies his support for Vice President Harris' campaign and role as a surrogate.

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Denies Direct Talks With Harris Campaign

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker clarifies discussions with Harris campaign staff, emphasizing support for Harris' message in the upcoming election.

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What to Expect From Illinois Tool Works’ Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Illinois Tool Works will unveil its Q2 earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.

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She 'Came at Me With Boiling Water,' a Cop Charged With Murder Claims, Contradicting What Video Shows

An Illinois sheriff's deputy with a spotty employment history shot Sonya Massey in the face after responding to her report of a prowler.

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Illinois Deputy Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Case

Tragic incident in Springfield, Illinois: Deputy Sean Grayson faces murder charges for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 for help.

The Independent UK

Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board

An Associated Press analysis of county tax data across three states — Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska — found wind companies rank among the biggest taxpayers in many rural communities, with their total tax bills at times outstripping that of large farms, power plants and other major businesses

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Open To VP Consideration With Harris

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's potential role as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate reflects his commitment to the Democratic Party's election eff...

The Independent UK

Body camera video focused national attention on an Illinois deputy's fatal shooting of Sonya Massey

A riveted nation watched video released this week of a sheriff’s deputy in Illinois fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who called 911 for assistance, in her home

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The 6 top VP picks for Kamala Harris, ranked from most to least business-friendly

The shortlist of strong contenders for Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick range from a former astronaut to a billionaire.

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