The Latest Breaking News from Highland Park

Cooper Roberts, boy, 8, paralyzed in Highland Park mass shooting, improving, wants to see twin Luke, dog George

Upgraded to serious condition, he’s breathing on his own after being taken off a ventilator and is able for the first time since the shooting at the Fourth of July parade to speak.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2022

Mourners at funeral for Jacki Sundheim urged not to be bitter, indifferent despite the cruelty that took the 63-year-old’s life

Sundheim was one of those killed during the July Fourth Highland Park parade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2022

At Highland Park parade mass shooting, doctors went from watching to treating the wounded

Dr. Loren Schechter raced to get his elderly parents and the rest of his family to safety. Then, he raced back to help the wounded, as did his friend, Dr. David Baum.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2022

Highland Park suspect confessed to July 4 massacre, drove to Wisconsin but opted not to open fire there, prosecutors say

Robert Crimo III showed little emotion as a prosecutor read the names of the dead and asked that he be held without bail. The judge agreed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2022

Highland Park suspect Robert Crimo’s parents being made scapegoats for gun control failures, attorney says

Crimo’s parents hired attorney Steve Greenberg, who also represents R Kelly

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Purchase of rifle allegedly used in Highland Park massacre highlights limits of Illinois gun laws

CHICAGO — A day after a gunman fired 70 rounds into a crowd at the Highland Park Independence Day parade, concerns and questions began to emerge about the availability of high-capacity firepower in Illinois, including whether existing rules and laws around background checks are enough to protect the public.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 6, 2022

Highland Park shooting: Mexican grandfather among those killed called ‘a hardworking man that has contributed to this country.’

CHICAGO — Hours after a Mexican grandfather was killed and several other family members injured in the deadly shooting at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade, several of his relatives described to the media the scene of horror they lived on a day that was supposed to be a celebration.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 6, 2022

Father killed in Highland Park Fourth of July massacre died shielding his 2 ½-year-old son

Kevin McCarthy’s father-in-law said McCarthy, killed along with his wife Irina, “had Aiden under his body when he was shot.” The boy told the grandfather when he picked him up from the police: “Mommy and Daddy are coming soon.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2022

Robert Crimo faces life without parole after being charged with seven counts of first degree murder over Highland Park shootings

‘We must do everything we can to make sure the horror that marked these streets never happens again’

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Highland Park shooting suspect Robert Crimo has bizarre obsession with the number 47

Suspected gunman left extensive digital footprint in which he frequently referenced the number 47

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022