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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Mitch Dudek

Tears and vow to fight on for a national assault weapons ban mark Highland Park’s first City Council meeting since massacre

Highland Park City Council members Kim Stone and Anthony Blumberg put their hands on Mayor Nancy Rotering’s arms as she breaks down while giving a speech on the events of the Fourth of July massacre during a City Council meeting at Highland Park City Hall on Monday, July 25, 2022, (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times)

As Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering’s voice began to crack and strain, tears filling her eyes, fellow members of the City Council joined hands with her and each other Monday at their first gathering at City Hall since the July 4th massacre. 

“I am so appreciative of our entire city team and all who’ve joined together to support our community, they have lifted us up with special care and attention, and we are united in the face of trauma,” Rotering said.

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