217 Today: Jury could decide the fate of Sean Grayson in his murder trial this week
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Monday, October 27, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino has been ordered to testify in Chicago federal court.
- Later today in Peoria, defense attorneys are expected to take over the trial of Sean Grayson.
- The future of ranching and conservation may be fenceless with high-tech cattle collars.
- New leaders at the Illinois Federation of Teachers say Illinois needs to increase its spending on K-through-12 education, even if that means raising taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations.
In today’s deep dive, the murder trial of Sean Grayson resumes today. He is the former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey last year.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Capitol News Illinois and Rachel Cramer.
