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In wake of parade shooting, some scammers focus on Latino residents

Some people calling Hispanic residents in the Highland Park area have claimed to be lawyers, or say they work for the Mexican consulate, and have offered help — for a fee — in getting visas intended for victims of violent crimes.

Chicago Sun-Times

8-year-old boy paralyzed after Highland Park shooting making ‘hopeful progress’ after sudden downturn

CHICAGO — While 8-year-old Cooper Roberts continues to be in critical condition in a Chicago hospital, he is making “some hopeful progress,” the family said in a statement.

Chicago Tribune

Gun violence is everyone’s issue

After the horrific events at Uvalde and right here at home, in Highland Park, it’s time to come together and get military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines out of the hands of the public.

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Cooper Roberts, 8, shot at Highland Park Fourth of July parade, sees ‘hopeful progress’

“He sat up, with assistance, and took a brief ride in a wheelchair over the weekend — sadly something he will need to get used to,” the family said.

Chicago Sun-Times

These gun deaths didn't make national headlines, but they left a devastating mark

To understand the impact gun deaths are having on the U.S., you need to know about the deaths that don't make the headlines.

WEKU

Billy Corgan to play benefit show for Highland Park parade shooting victims

Corgan, a 20-year resident of Highland Park, said the show will be at Madame Zuzu’s tea house, which he co-owns with his partner Chloe Mendel.

Chicago Sun-Times

On Highland Park’s day of horror, a small act of kindness for a little dog hurt in the chaos

As people fled the Fourth of July parade shooting, a tiny terrier named Lola was running down a street, bleeding, after a family member was grazed by a bullet. Lucky for Lola, Katie Gillman saw her.

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Heidi Stevens: 'The sound of children screaming has been removed' is practically our national motto.

“The sound of children screaming has been removed.”

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Commentary: How can we prevent weaponized loners from striking?

Recent mass shootings in Highland Park, Illinois; Buffalo, New York; and Uvalde, Texas, have produced the same futile debates that always follow such tragedies. Conservatives blame mental illness, and liberals blame gun access.

Chicago Tribune

Highland Park mayor leads residents in vigil at City Hall

More than 1,000 people gathered and lit candles in honor of the seven people killed and dozens more wounded in the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park last week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Parents of man charged in July 4 massacre are cooperating with authorities, attorney says

CHICAGO — An attorney who represents the parents of the man charged with murder in the Highland Park mass shooting on the Fourth of July said they have been cooperating with the law enforcement investigation of the shooting.

Chicago Tribune

Highland Park survivors, hundreds more march on US Capitol calling for assault weapons ban

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Hundreds of people, including survivors of the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting, are marching at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to pressure legislators to enact a federal ban on assault weapons.

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Paralysed Highland Park victim, 8, now fighting for his life after medical setback

Boy’s mother and twin brother were also injured in 4 July mass shooting

The Independent UK

Let’s remember all victims of gun violence

Witnessing the response to the Highland Park shooting, who could help but reflect on the steady stream of nightly news picturing the latest round of dead and wounded in other parts of our area — often, children caught in random gunfire.

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When Normal America sprung into action in Highland Park

Before emergency workers arrived, the real first responders were everyday citizens.

Chicago Sun-Times

I was at the Highland Park shooting. We must do more to stop another tragedy.

Robert Crimo III posted a video months ago showing his intent to cause grave harm. There was an opportunity to prevent this massacre, and we wasted it. Now we must change our gun laws and ban assault weapons.

Chicago Sun-Times

At White House gun law event a week after parade massacre, Biden wears ‘Highland Park Strong’ ribbon

President Biden has been criticized for not doing enough on guns. Gov. Pritzker defended Biden. “He agrees more needs to be done, and he is passionate about this.”

Chicago Tribune

Illinois Democrats criticize GOP plan to raffle off gun similar to one used in Highland Park mass shooting

Illinois Democrats on Monday criticized plans by the Kendall County Republican Party to raffle off a Smith & Wesson semi-automatic rifle similar to the one authorities say was used to kill seven people and wound dozens of others at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.

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Week after July 4 parade shooting, a moment of silence

One week after a shooting at a Fourth of July parade that left seven dead, the Chicago suburb of Highland Park held a moment of silence Monday morning to mark the exact time police say the first shot was fired

Chicago Sun-Times

Highland Park parade shooting: Community gathers for moment of silence

It was supposed to last two minutes, but the silence stretched for nearly 10. “It was very powerful,” said local business owner Brian Caponi. “I was amazed, and it kind of overtook me.”

WEKU

He survived a mass shooting near Highland Park 34 years ago. Now, he helps others

A mass shooting hit the town of Winnetka, Ill., 34 years ago. Phil Andrew survived, and that experience shaped his path as a special agent for the FBI and lifelong gun control advocate.

Chicago Sun-Times

Week after Highland Park July 4th parade massacre, activists head to DC to push assault weapons ban

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a July 20 hearing on the Highland Park slaughter; HP Mayor Nancy Rotering to testify.

Chicago Sun-Times

Highland Park’s Central Avenue reopens with busy shops, bustling traffic and remembrances of a week ago

Memorials, violin music and ‘HP strong’ signs greeted people returning to the scene of last week’s massacre.

The Independent UK

Highland Park shooting suspect’s father ‘may have certain responsibility’ for attack police warn

Bob Crimo sponsored son’s firearms licence despite police being called to family home two months earlier because he threatened to ‘kill everyone’

The Independent UK

Business area opens for 1st time since July 4 parade attack

A business district that had been blocked since the deadly July 4 parade mass shooting in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park has reopened

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