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Trial starts for man accused of opening fire on July 4 Chicago-area parade that left 7 dead

‘Anything could happen’ as Robert Crimo III faces 21 counts of first-degree murder

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Biden White House throws spotlight two days in a row on Illinois assault weapons ban

Biden’s praise only goes so far, because the Illinois experience — where Democrats hold supermajorities in the Legislature — cannot be replicated in most other states.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

Highland Park set to remember Fourth of July parade shooting, victims

Silence is set to spread across Highland Park at 10:14 a.m. Tuesday to mark the moment one year ago when a gunman opened fire at the city’s Fourth of July parade.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 4, 2023

State legislators urged to outlaw assault weapons: ‘If we don’t do something about this, shame on us’

Survivors and others testified at an Illinois House committee hearing, calling for bipartisan support for an assault weapons ban.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2022

‘Prayer is not enough.’ Elected officials, community advocates issue call to action at vigil for victims of gun violence in Hyde Park

The event was one of a series of vigils held across the country for the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2022

Federal, Illinois lawmakers continue push for gun-control measures in wake of July 4 mass shooting

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — After a gunman killed seven people and wounded dozens firing 83 shots in less than a minute from an assault rifle at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade, U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Highland Park, quickly pushed a ban on military weapons through the House of Representatives.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 2, 2022

Temporary memorial set up for Highland Park shooting victims

A temporary memorial garden was created next to Highland Park city hall as plans for a permanent fixture are put off while survivors of the shooting recover.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2022

$5.8 million in donations distributed to Highland Park parade shooting victims, mental health orgs

One-hundred percent of donations collected by the Together Highland Park Unidos committee were distributed to victims, their families and 17 local organizations providing mental health services.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2022

Highland Park City Council calls for federal, state assault weapons ban as Democrats in Springfield ponder next move

Senate Republicans in Congress are against assault weapons restrictions; Democrats in Springfield hold supermajorities in the state House and Senate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022

Highland Park mayor urges support for statewide assault weapons ban

Nancy Rotering spoke Friday to the Lake County Board in Waukegan.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2022