The Latest Breaking News from Highland Park

Woman killed in Highland Park hit-and-run was a ‘volunteer for the good of mankind,’ her father says

Maureen Wener was riding her bike Friday afternoon when she was hit by a car near Deerfield and Piccadilly roads. The driver did not stop.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2023

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Highland Park

The bicyclist was taken to Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, where she died, Mayor Nancy Rotering said on Facebook.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2023

Bears surprised Highland Park shooting survivor at OTAs

Here's some wholesome Bears content to start your day.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 2, 2023

No ‘slam-dunk’ in potential precedent-setting case against Highland Park shooting suspect’s father, experts say

The success or failure of the case against Robert Crimo Jr. will tell other prosecutors about the court’s appetite for holding parents responsible for the acts of their children.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023

Spurred by Highland Park, other mass shootings, marchers press Congress for assault weapons ban

‘We hope to make sure that our voices are heard,’ said Ivy Domont at Washington march. The mother of three youngsters was at the Highland Park July 4th parade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023

Chicago-area protesters march in Washington for federal assault weapons ban

Fed up with repeated mass shootings, hundreds of people from the Chicago area took part in a march in Washington, D.C., Monday to call for a federal ban on assault guns.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 18, 2023

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan continues to raise awareness, funds for Highland Park

Corgan helped raise $250,000 for the Highland Park Community Foundation’s recovery fund during a live-streamed benefit concert last year. He’s trying to raise funds again this weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

Q&A: Pumpkins' Corgan raises awareness for Highland Park

Smashing Pumpkins singer and guitarist Billy Corgan is back this weekend trying to raise funds for victims of last year's Highland Park shooting

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Who's sending mystery Uber Eats orders to LA neighborhoods? The plot thickens

LOS ANGELES — Separated by about 16 miles of traffic-snarled L.A. roads — and an income bracket or two — Westwood Hills and Highland Park may not seem like they have a lot in common.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023

Technical issues delay criminal case against Highland Park shooting suspect’s father

In Robert E. Crimo Jr.’s brief court hearing at the Lake County courthouse, lawyers said they hit a snag in sharing discovery evidence related to the Fourth of July shooting that left seven dead and 48 wounded, allegedly at the hands of his son, Robert E. Crimo III.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2023