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Sean Grayson, former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, was convicted Jan. 29, 2026, of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
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Sean Grayson was convicted in October of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey. The Illinois Department of Corrections confirmed Grayson is in their custody but declined to disclose his whereabouts, citing security reasons.
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In a recent video, the Olympic skier credits her surgeon with saving her leg from potential amputation.
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Jacob Dinardo speaks about his recent opening of Arrowroot Coffee Co. in downtown Springfield. His journey as a coffee roaster from the farmer's market to his first brick and mortar business.
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NPR's A Martínez speaks with Mumford & Sons lead singer, Marcus Mumford, about the band's new album, Prizefighter.
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