Mawa Iqbal

36-year-old Sonia Massey had called 911 to report a potential prowler.

Then-officer Sean Grayson responded to the call.

That encounter ended with him shooting her in the face.

Police body cam videos showed things began calmly but escalated quickly.

At trial, Grayson said he feared that she was going to scald him with a pot of boiling water.

He was convicted of second-degree murder, and his 20-year sentence is the maximum allowed for that crime.

Donna Massey, Sonia's mom, says she's feeling grateful Grayson got a hefty sentence.

Before receiving his sentence, Grayson apologized to the family.

His defense team says he's currently battling advanced colon cancer.

For NPR News, I'm Mawa Iqbal in Springfield, Illinois.

Illinois employers are now banned from using AI software to factor in demographic information, such as race or zip code, when reviewing applicants.

This also applies to employers promoting or disciplining their employees.

Democratic State Senator Javier Cervantes of Chicago backed the measure.

Illinois is no stranger to positioning itself as a firewall against Trump administration policies.

Senator Cervantes says he's expecting a legal fight.

For NPR News, I'm Mawa Iqban, Springfield, Illinois.

Illinois employers are now banned from using AI software to factor in demographic information, such as race or zip code, when reviewing applicants.

This also applies to employers promoting or disciplining their employees.

Democratic State Senator Javier Cervantes of Chicago backed the measure.

Illinois is no stranger to positioning itself as a firewall against Trump administration policies.