The Latest Breaking News from Highland Park

CHICAGO — The man suspected of killing at least six people and injuring more than 30 others Monday morning during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park allegedly planned the attack for several weeks before he climbed a fire escape ladder and fired on the crowd from the roof…

Officials say the suspected shooter planned for weeks, wore women’s clothes as disguise and bought rifles legally.

“The shooter is still at large, so let’s pray for justice to prevail, and then let’s move on and let’s celebrate — celebrate the independence of this nation,” state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, said on Monday 90 minutes after the shooting that left seven dead and at least 30 wounded.

If only “Choose Life” were applied to guns as well as the reproductive decisions of strangers.

A year from now, the good people of Highland Park will be wondering whether to hold a parade.

Robert Crimo III will face “dozens” of counts in July 4 shooting, authorities say; police announce 7th fatality.

A Jewish security group says that, after seeing photos of Robert E. “Bobby” Crimo III, a Highland Park rabbi “recognized him” as the man turned away from a Passover service at his synagogue in April.

Crimo had threatened to ‘kill everyone’ in his home three years before shooting

Before Monday’s tragic mass shooting, affluent Highland Park, Illinois, had another claim to fame – as the film set for several iconic 1980s movies.

During the attack he was dressed in women's clothing, which investigators believe he did to conceal his identity and facial tattoos.

US flags will fly half-mast until sunset on 9 July