The Latest Breaking News from Highland Park

Michael Hiltzik: Elon Musk is walking away from his Twitter deal, just as you knew he would

Elon Musk late Friday proved that it’s a mistake to think of him as unpredictable. In a move that everyone from investors to casual observers have been predicting for many weeks, he formally bailed out on his $44-billion deal to buy Twitter.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 8, 2022

Commentary: Guns should be more regulated than uteruses

In the United States, uteruses are increasingly more regulated than guns. This must change if we are to avoid a repeat of horrific mass shootings like those in Highland Park, Illinois; Uvalde, Texas; Buffalo, New York, and dozens of other cities and towns in the last few months alone. And…

Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2022

Highland Park residents grieve together, ponder the future: ‘We’re gonna be looking over our shoulders forever’

“You get really sad, and you have these emotions, but you still do what you have to do,” said Chris Lee, a Highland Park mother of two. “Hopefully it’ll mobilize more people to do stuff and take action.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2022

Highland Park shooting suspect’s father says he had ‘zero’ involvement, according to media reports

“I had no — not an inkling, warning — that this was going to happen,” Robert Crimo Jr., told ABC. “I am just shocked.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2022

Highland Park residents sorting through emotions, counting blessings three days after parade shooting

In downtown Highland Park, colored chalk brightened the drab pavement with messages of hope and resilience.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2022

How to help those impacted by the Highland Park parade shooting

One way to help is by donating, whether to official community funds or verified fundraisers set up by families of those hurt or killed. Just be wary of scams, a city official warns.

WEKU · Jul 7, 2022

Highland Park suspect’s father to be investigated for signing gun application

Crimo Jr denies any responsibility for the attack, saying ‘I had no – not an inkling, warning – that this was going to happen’

The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2022

Red flags missed: How July 4 suspect slipped through system

Illinois’ “red-flag” law could have stopped, or at least slowed down, the suspect in the Independence Day parade shooting from being able to buy the gun he is accused of using to kill seven people and wound dozens more

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Highland Park shooting victim Katie Goldstein remembered fondly by her neighbors: ‘She was a lovely lady’

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Katie Goldstein, whose neighbors describe her as “welcoming” and “lovely,” brought them baked goods during the holidays.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 7, 2022

‘It’s going to be hard’: A new normal begins to emerge in a deeply wounded Highland Park

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The rhythms of normal life began to sound again in Highland Park Wednesday morning.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 7, 2022