The Latest Breaking News from Highland Park

Highland Park shooting victim Cooper Roberts returns to school

The 8-year-old boy, paralyzed from a bullet on July 4, continues to require rehabilitation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2022

After Highland Park Fourth of July parade shootings, hundreds of cops from other agencies rushed to help

“There’s no question the mutual aid we received is what carried the day for us to be successful as we could be,” Highland Park police Chief Lou Jogmen says.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022

Victims of mass shooting that killed seven file lawsuit against suspected gunman's dad

The plaintiffs in the case which include the amilies of people killed as well as survivors still suffering from their wounds blame the alleged shooter's dad for s for sponsoring his son’s gun permit

Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022

Highland Park Fourth of July massacre: First lawsuits filed, call attack ‘predictable and preventable’

Suspect Robert Crimo III “was ready to go to war — just as Smith & Wesson told him he could,” according to suits that accuse the gunmaker of “deceptive and unfair marketing” and also target others, including Crimo’s father.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022

8-year-old Illinois boy returns home after devastating July 4 mass shooting at parade

CHICAGO — Eight-year-old Cooper Roberts has returned to his home after being shot during the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, his family said Thursday.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 23, 2022

Boy shot in July 4 parade massacre returns home to family

An 8-year-old suburban Chicago boy is back home after more than two months of treatment for severe injuries he sustained during the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, his family said Thursday

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Man charged in two Highland Park killings

Police responded to a wellness check call at an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Green Bay Road when two people were found dead inside.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2022

2 found dead in Highland Park apartment, person arrested

Officers responded to a wellness check at 1850 Green Bay Road and found blood under the door and signs of forced entry into the apartment, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022

Baristas steamed at Ted Cruz depiction as pothead slackers eager for handouts

Jacqueline Farias has spent the last five years as a barista at Merit Coffee in Highland Park while working her way through Texas Woman’s University.

Tribune News Service · Sep 2, 2022

Here’s how Highland Park parade shooting victims, relatives can apply for benefits

Applications for grants from the Highland Park Community Foundation to families of those killed, wounded victims and nonprofits helping the community cope with the tragedy are due by Sept. 7

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2022