The Latest Breaking News from Highland Park

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

Bears surprise Highland Park’s Cooper Roberts with wheelchair for the beach

Eight-year-old Cooper was left paralyzed from the waist down after the Highland Park July 4 parade shooting.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 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

Juvenile charged with bringing gun to Highland Park High School

The school was placed on lockdown for about 90 minutes Tuesday as police searched the campus. There were no reports of shots being fired, and no one was hurt. Z

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2023