Sean Grayson has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct in the killing of Sonya Massey.

An Illinois appellate court ruled Wednesday that a former deputy sheriff charged with the death of Sonya Massey should be released from jail pending his first-degree murder trial.

Prosecutors will ask the Supreme Court to review an appellate court ruling that found former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson should be released from jail pending trial.

A man who Illinois authorities said threatened senior-living facility residents and staff with a chainsaw on Sunday was shot to death by police.

Police in St. Charles shot and killed a man they said was trying to attack officers and residents of a seniors' assisted living center with a chainsaw Sunday morning. On Sunday night, all was calm at the River Glen of St.

A man who threatened residents at a senior living facility with a chain saw was fatally shot by police in St. Charles, Illinois.