Highland Park mayor leads residents in vigil at City Hall

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering speaks about community healing Wednesday during a vigil at the Highland Park City Hall Lawn. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering said Wednesday evening that her community has been reeling since the tragic July 4th mass killing, and the trauma extends beyond physical injuries.

“Every time I’m in Port Clinton Square, every time I’m walking down the street, people are coming up to me with tears in their eyes in need of a hug,” Rotering said.