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More questions about hiring practices at the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department | First Listen

By Sean Crawford

Published October 1, 2024 at 6:18 AM CDT

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On Tuesday's First Listen:

* An investigation has found former deputy Sean Grayson was not the first person the former Sangamon County Sheriff hired that has been accused of drunk driving and repeated misconduct.

* More details are released into a weekend fatal shooting in Springfield.

* Stateville Correctional Center is nearly empty after a judge ordered the state to move prisoners.

* An Illinois ballot question asks about raising taxes on millionaires.