Michael Egan, who retired as a sergeant the same day, is accused of driving drunk before colliding with a motorcycle.
Massey was killed inside her home by a deputy who had worked for six police agencies in four years and had been kicked out of the Army.
Several 911 calls were made from Massey's home days before her death, including her mother saying, "I don't want you guys to hurt her."
“I stand here today before you with arms wide open and I ask for your forgiveness," he said, weeks after one of his deputies killed Massey.
Sean Grayson was told he needed "high-stress decision-making classes" over a year before he shot Massey in the head.
A DUI-related ejection from the Army and six police jobs in four years should have raised serious questions when he was hired: Expert.
"The autopsy confirms what everybody already knows, that this was just a senseless, unnecessary, excessive use of force," attorney says.
Massey's shocking and violent death at the hands of a Springfield area sheriff’s deputy was captured on body camera.
He also pleaded guilty twice to driving under the influence, records show.
The video shows how a routine call turned tense and deadly in a matter of seconds.
Prosecutors say he yelled at the woman over the pot of water, then shot her before discouraging his partner from rendering medical help.
Sonya Massey was killed by police after calling 911 to report a prowler. Her death has sparked first-degree murder charges, protests.
State police said the 23-year-old is accused of claiming bombs were planted at the Illinois State Capitol and a public aid office building.
Michelle Bianco was last seen April 5, 2008, at her cousin’s home near where her remains were found, according to Crime Stoppers.
State police missions also resulted in 24 stolen vehicle arrests and the recovery of nine guns and 290 stolen cars, officials said.
A Sangamon County judge ruled the case can move forward against Peggy Finley and Peter Cadigan.
“They gave him no professionalism, no humanity,” said attorney Benjamin Crump, who called Earl Moore Jr.’s death “barbaric.”
The 35-year-old died of asphyxia less than an hour after being strapped to the stretcher, authorities said.
The 44-year-old from the Springfield area has been denied bail on the grounds that he is a threat to himself and others, court records said.
The former Springfield officer was tied to online comments that were racist, homophobic and antisemitic, according to reports.
The big cat strayed into residential and business areas, and posed an "imminent threat" to people and property, authorities said.
Three former Illinois prison guards face life behind bars in the 2018 beating death of inmate Larry Earvin.
Deidre Silas was a "hero, taken from us in the line of duty" Gov. Pritzker said Wednesday. A man is in custody, charged with her murder.
Officials said the man was shot by an officer Tuesday after he attempted to escape. Illinois State Police are investigating the incident.
Springfield police said the incident occurred Monday, the first day back to school for students in the area.
Police said a friend called 911 after finding the victims, sparking a homicide investigation.
A man suing Springfield police said officers spilled and tested his late daughter's ashes, claiming they were drugs.
Family members said the pit bull/Patterdale terrier mix attacked the girl after she got too close to its food bowl.
Accused shooter Michael L. Collins was found dead in his truck hours after shooting multiple coworkers, police said.
Illinois State Police said multiple occupants were on the plane when it crashed in the middle of I-55 and became fully engulfed.
The 29-year-old is accused of "inappropriate sexual contact" with two people while working at Vandalia Community High School, police said.
One report says the governor was going 41 mph in a 35 mph zone while enjoying a weekend with his family at his lake house.
The former congressman agreed to repay tens of thousands in campaign funds used to redecorate his office in a "Downton Abbey" theme.
Police reported Colorado man with nearly 9 lbs. of drugs being held on $1.5 million bond after being pulled over in Springfield Dec. 29.
More officers are patrolling across Illinois until Jan 2 in an effort to keep our roads safe and catch offenders, including drunk drivers.
Larry Earvin died from blunt trauma to the chest and abdomen and sustained 15 rib fractures.
Former Miss America Erika Harold said in 2002 that many victims of sexual harassment "become very promiscuous."
Crews were on scene for hours as traffic was rerouted through Hudson.
Diocese of Springfield shares letter regarding the removal of Father Barry J. Harmon.
School officials are angry over 'provocative' photos in what was supposed to be a promotional photo shoot done in a positive light.