city in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Highland Park native, wife donate $1M for permanent parade shooting memorial; ‘It’s always been the place I consider home’
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/01/highland-park-native-wife-donate-1m-for-permanent-parade-shooting-memorial-its-always-been-the-place-i-consider-home/
Highland Park woman arrested after forcing immigrants to hand over money earned and locking up their food, authorities say
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/14/highland-park-woman-arrested-after-forcing-immigrants-to-hand-over-money-earned-and-threatening-their-families-police-say/
Patients reported sexual abuse by medical providers. Health care systems let them keep working.
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/18/hospitals-patient-sexual-abuse/
Highland Park police investigating antisemitic graffiti found at park: The Park District of Highland Park immediately removed the defacement upon discovery of ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/14/highland-park-police-investigating-antisemitic-graffiti-found-at-park/
Former Ravinia Festival Association employee pleads guilty to stealing from employer; ordered to pay $230K in restitution
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/21/former-ravinia-festival-association-employee-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-from-employer-ordered-to-pay-230k-in-restitution/
Highland Park recreation director fired while on leave for parade shooting PTSD; ‘I don’t want this to ever happen to anybody again’
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-highland-park-employee-shooting-mental-health-st-0119-20240119-q4chxqe5pvfutd6n7qfystgq3y-story.html
Accused Illinois parade shooter no longer defending himself in court: Robert Crimo III, charged with shooting & killing 7 people at a 4th of July parade in ...
nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/robert-e-crimo-iii-appoint-public-defender-rcna132547
Federal judge declines to delay Illinois gun registration deadline: A federal judge on Friday declined to issue a delay on the Jan. 1 deadline for Illinois ...
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-gun-registration-injunction-denied-20231222-qmzutjlayrh2jhs3dehqatyb2e-story.html
New gun safety laws take effect around US after over 650 mass shootings in 2023: California, Illinois and Colorado among states implementing ‘red flag’ laws ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/01/gun-safety-laws-us-2024
Supreme Court again upholds Illinois assault weapons ban: It's the 2nd time the court has refused a motion to block enforcement of the law ...
axios.com/2023/12/14/illinois-supreme-court-assault-weapons-ban
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court Refuses Temporary Hold on Illinois Gun Ban
- The US Supreme Court has once again declined to intervene in a court case challenging the Illinois gun ban.
- It was a second setback for opponents of the ban on high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines.
- The Supreme Court rejected the National Association for Gun Rights and a Naperville gun dealer's request for a full review of the November ruling that upheld the gun ban.
- In May, the Supreme Court turned down a request by plaintiffs to block the state and local gun bans until the 7th Circuit appellate case was decided.
US supreme court refuses to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban: Law was passed following Highland Park shooting in 2022, and has been challenged by gun shops ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/15/supreme-court-assault-weapons-ban-illinois
Alleged Highland Park parade shooter’s father released a month early from jail for good behavior
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-crimo-father-released-st-1214-20231213-tikoghvklfe3zmpfpgtmqpxbfy-story.html
Alleged Highland Park parade shooter to represent himself at trial starting Feb. 26
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-alleged-parade-shooter-hearing-st-1212-20231211-3cm4tuzywnfonji7afhed45jai-story.html
US Supreme Court is again asked to block Illinois assault weapons ban: An Illinois firearms retailer and a national gun rights group on Wednesday asked the U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-is-again-asked-block-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-2023-11-29/
Father of alleged Highland Park parade shooter turns himself in to begin jail sentence
chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/robert-crimo-highland-park-20231116-gluyiro4anetrb4as7olumqgw4-story.html
Father Whose Son Is Accused of Parade Shooting Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanors: Robert Crimo Jr., whose son is accused in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/06/us/highland-park-parade-shooting-plea.html
Quick Glance: Father of Mass Shooting Suspect on Trial for Aiding Gun License
- Robert Crimo Jr. accused of helping his teenage son obtain a gun license despite threats of violence.
- Trial begins with Judge George Strickland presiding instead of a jury.
- Defense claims charges are baseless and unprecedented.
- Both sides expected to cite the son's confession as evidence.
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois assault weapons ban: A federal appeals court upheld Illinois’ assault weapons ban on Friday, arguing that the ban ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4292990-federal-appeals-court-upholds-illinois-assault-weapons-ban/
Father of Highland Park Shooter Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanors After Helping Son Obtain Assault Rifle
democracynow.org/2023/11/7/headlines/father_of_highland_park_shooter_pleads_guilty_to_misdemeanors_after_helping_son_obtain_assault_rifle
US Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Amid Calls for Federal Law: One lawyer said it is "proof that these laws are consistent with the Second ...
commondreams.org/news/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-2023
Pain, frustration linger a year after Halloween mass shooting in East Garfield Park
chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-halloween-mass-shooting-2022-patterson-family-20231029-p5z5qrjlk5fmdgmivtpfabkv6e-story.html
Surge in antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war marks ‘frightening time’ for Jews locally and globally
chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-antisemitism-israel-hamas-war-20231028-xsyjgts46fdmva4ifwvpjbcbdq-story.html
Gun violence expert speaks on Highland Park shooting suspect's father's plea: After the father of the Highland Park shooting suspect pleaded guilty this week ...
insider.com/highland-park-shooting-father-guilty-plea-gun-violence-expert-policies-2023-11
He Ran the NYC Marathon to Raise Awareness About Gun Violence: Jamie Citron ran the NYC marathon on behalf of the Sandy Hook Promise, and to show his niece that ...
runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a45791866/how-running-changed-me-jamie-citron/
Plans underway for place to remember Highland Park parade shooting victims; ‘We will approach this ... with the utmost sensitivity’
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/highland-park/ct-highland-park-shooting-memorial-st-0928-20230927-zmvfyqlekrhallq2qjawgnnwwm-story.html
Illinois judge refuses to dismiss case against father of parade shooting suspect: A judge has refused to dismiss the case against a father who helped his son ...
apnews.com/article/highland-park-shooting-father-july-fourth-0c02ed76ec7757b671986e34f01a2f66
Judge to set trial date in December for alleged Highland Park parade shooter : Judge Victoria Rossetti set Dec. 11 for the next appearance. The judge said she ...
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-crimo-hearing-st-0912-20230911-je2a4rdymrhyjotyr5qypbwzou-story.html
Illinois Supreme Court finds assault weapons ban constitutional: The ban was passed after the Highland Park mass shooting.
abcnews.go.com/US/illinois-supreme-court-finds-assault-weapons-ban-constitutional/story
Quick Glance: Illinois Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of assault weapons ban
- The Illinois State Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a strict assault weapons ban, enacted after the Highland Park shooting, is constitutional.
- The court's decision came in response to a lawsuit challenging the ban's compliance with the equal protections clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
- The court overturned a lower court's ruling and determined that the ban does not violate the equal protections clause.
- The plaintiffs explicitly waived any separate claim that the restrictions unlawfully infringe upon the second amendment.
Boy injured in Highland Park parade shooting throws out first pitch at Brewers game: ‘Having Cooper here today ... represents a milestone’
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-cooper-first-pitch-st-0705-20230704-yikhmfzahzertkrtap4xfiqqdu-story.html
David Greising: Red flag tools are critical with assault weapons ban in limbo. We need court transparency.
chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-column-highland-park-assault-weapons-ban-red-flag-foia-greising-20230707-i7ft5palzje7dbhzvalc62aqb4-story.html
Biden bemoans nation's gun violence 1 year after Highland Park parade mass shooting
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-bemoans-nations-gun-violence-1-year-after/story
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan to stage Highland Park wrestling events for Cooper Roberts: ‘This whole community has his back’
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-wrestling-benefit-st-0701-20230630-q2kbhf47k5hnvorutmxxjw4wvq-story.html
Records show Cook County joined trend of law enforcement using firearms restraining orders after Highland Park parade shooting
chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-cook-county-firearms-restraining-orders-20230709-swwjm7fzb5girpbc4jqdxk7bva-story.html
July 4 Highland Park parade shooting: Remembering the victims 1 year later: Seven people were killed in the 2022 mass shooting in Illinois.
abcnews.go.com/US/victims-july-4th-highland-park-parade-shooting/story
Quick Glance: Chicago: Crime appears to have been planned for weeks
- At least seven people were killed at a parade in a Chicago suburb by gunshots.
- Now, a gunman has fired seemingly indiscriminately at a throng at a national holiday parade in Chicago.
- On Monday, the guy opened fire on parade participants and bystanders in Highland Park.
- According to preliminary findings, he fired indiscriminately into the throng, according to police spokesman Chris Covelli.
Highland Park, a year later: Use of state’s ‘red flag’ gun laws jumps in wake of parade killings
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-highland-park-shooting-anniversary-gun-laws-20230702-vb7mem3n2vdengvgrl4fdnsuhm-story.html
Highland Park marks year since July 4th parade shootings with moment of silence: Highland Park, Illinois, marked one year since a gunman killed seven people and ...
cnn.com/2023/07/04/us/highland-park-parade-shooting-anniversary/
Highland Park, a year later: Reclaiming a town, rebuilding resiliency, finding a voice
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/highland-park/ct-highland-park-one-year-later-20230630-d3put5u6vzenvgjvktsxekhyvq-story.html
The aftermath of mass shootings infiltrates every corner of survivors’ lives: From financial costs to personal costs, survivors from shootings in Uvalde ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2023-07-03/the-aftermath-of-mass-shootings-infiltrates-every-corner-of-survivors-lives.html
Guardianship battle escalates over Highland Park boy orphaned after parents were killed in parade shooting
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/highland-park/ct-highland-park-shooting-orphan-custody-fight-20230703-rtxz76ox6fewrfdp62fuhecrlm-story.html
In response to Highland Park mass shooting, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs bill allowing police to use drones at parades and other public events
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-drone-police-parades-20230616-do3hb2ihpfgffjbx6wys6pp3am-story.html
Illinois police flew drones over July 4th parades, 1 year after mass shooting: Illinois cops ramped up security, including the use of drones, at Fourth of July ...
insider.com/illinois-police-drones-fourth-of-july-parades-mass-shooting-surveillance-2023-7
Trial for father of Highland Park mass shooting suspect to begin in fall: The trial for the father of the man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens ...
cnn.com/2023/06/16/us/highland-park-illinois-robert-crimo-jr-trial/
Supreme Court Allows Illinois Ban on AR-15s, AK-17s to Stand for Now: The brief, unsigned order issued Wednesday keeps in place an Illinois ban on the sale of ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2023-05-17/supreme-court-allows-illinois-ban-on-ar-15s-ak-17s-to-stand-for-now
Highland Park shooting marked with remembrance, renewed call for gun reform: Highland Park, Illinois, celebrated July 4th in somber remembrance ...
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article277013978.html
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Your Memorial Day parade may look different as Chicago-area events put safety first
chicagotribune.com/news/ct-memorial-day-parades-safety-20230526-45uoanxfknattc3fusrzgxhhwy-story.html
Supreme Court Won’t Block Illinois Laws on High-Powered Rifles: The justices struck down a New York gun control law last year, announcing a new test to evaluate ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/17/us/politics/supreme-court-gun-laws-illinois.html
Reaction mixed to Highland Park’s guide to compassionately communicating about parade shooting
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-highland-park-compassionate-communications-st-0516-20230516-gaylbaxfcfecvfkclktpjutooq-story.html
Trial for alleged Highland Park parade shooter could be announced in September: Lake County prosecutors said that the massive investigation into the shooting at ...
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-parade-shooting-hearing-st-0510-20230509-fbl5mwqerjeabgyfm2nhpbecca-story.html
Supreme Court justice gives Naperville until Monday to respond to challenge of assault weapons ban
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-supreme-court-naperville-illinois-assault-weapon-bans-20230502-qcsirks74nccxcneensfddxk2q-story.html
Autistic Highland Park artist creates peace poles to express feelings about parade shooting; ‘It was his way of reaching out to other people’
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-highland-park-peace-poles-st-0427-20230426-ry2v6fo22nemfedxktexarcqai-story.html
A list of recent high-profile shootings in the United States: Notable U.S. mass shootings over past 12 months
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-a-list-of-recent-high-profile-shootings-in-the-united-states-2/
Highland Park mom, who survived July 4th shooting, finds strength to join D.C. march against assault weapons
chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-moms-anti-violence-march-dc-20230416-exqglp5qvrfhxi3fdfdujiif5u-story.html
Highland Park Survivor at Nashville Shooting: ‘How Is This Still Happening?’: After surviving a mass shooting in July, a mother vacationing in Nashville goes to ...
nytimes.com/2023/03/27/us/nashville-shooting-highland-park-survivor.html
Highland Park shooting suspect's father indicted by grand jury: The indictment charges 58-year-old Robert Crimo Jr. with seven counts of reckless conduct.
axios.com/2023/02/16/highland-park-shooting-suspect-father-indicted
Grand jury indicts father of Highland Park July 4 parade shooting suspect: An Illinois grand jury on Wednesday formally indicted the father of a man charged with ...
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-fourth-of-july-shooting-20230216-5mdhtau53rdj3d5rllgvsmo3fu-story.html
Father of suspected gunman at Fourth of July parade mass shooting in Illinois is indicted on multiple counts
cnn.com/2023/02/16/us/highland-park-illinois-4th-july-shooting-father-indicted/
Feds found bomb-making components in Highland Park massacre suspect’s home, unsealed warrant shows
chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-highland-park-massacre-federal-search-warrant-explosives-robert-crimo-20230302-ysm7bmfma5b4xgrzf4wdprrrqu-story.html
Dad of Highland Park shooting suspect pleads not guilty to reckless conduct charges
abcnews.go.com/US/dad-highland-park-shooting-suspect-pleads-guilty-reckless/story
Highland Park Parade Shooter’s Dad Robert Crimo Jr. Indicted by Grand Jury: Robert Crimo Jr. was “shocked” when he was first charged with seven counts of ...
thedailybeast.com/highland-park-parade-shooters-dad-robert-crimo-jr-indicted-by-grand-jury
After distributing $5.8 million in wake of parade shooting, Highland Park foundation launches second fund to support victims
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-highland-park-recovery-fund-st-0316-20230315-px3yebrdsngfbcfktypmiruibm-story.html
Highland Park to hold walk along parade route for anniversary of July 4 shooting: The city and Park District of Highland Park announced joint plans for this ...
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-highland-park-july-4-plan-st-0217-20230216-tgvje2dhqvcg3a72zb3vx472uy-story.html
Highland Park town hall meeting on gun violence attracts more than 100 people: State Rep. Bob Morgan called gun violence a “public health crisis ...
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/highland-park/ct-lns-gun-violence-town-hall-st-0308-20230307-itytzq6ccff3doo3ur5dwuso3a-story.html
Illinois bans semiautomatic gun sales, legal challenge expected: Illinois has banned the sale of many common kinds of semiautomatic guns with immediate effect in ...
reuters.com/world/us/illinois-bans-semiautomatic-gun-sales-legal-challenge-expected-2023-01-11/
Prosecutors expect father of Highland Park parade shooting suspect to be indicted soon
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-crimo-father-hearing-st-0127-20230126-x6zaa6pmhjgbhdege2d24xzwom-story.html
Illinois’ sweeping firearms ban certain to end up in court, and some experts doubt it will stand
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gun-ban-constitutionality-20230115-o6eslrfgnzai5lkqp6sdl6qkgq-story.html
Illinois assault weapon ban advances six months after Highland Park shooting: Proponents of the Illinois gun-control bill say it will stand up in court despite a ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/01/06/illinois-bans-assault-weapons-highland-park/
Illinois Senate OKs gun ban; House Democrats agree with changes: The Illinois Senate has approved a ban on semiautomatic weapons by a vote of 34-20.
stltoday.com/news/local/illinois/illinois-senate-oks-gun-ban-house-democrats-agree-with-changes/article_f5bc5faf-97c4-553c-8860-a82076bd6eb3.html
Laura Washington: Illinois’ assault weapons ban is a huge win — but it won’t fix Chicago’s violence
chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-column-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-chicago-violence-washington-20230116-gbri4duxprb5jnv3vu74mpzfre-story.html
Illinois bans assault weapons after parade shooting. Which other states have bans?
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/10/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-highland-park-shooting/11024487002/
Father of accused Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III formally indicted for helping him purchase firearms
nydailynews.com/news/crime/ny-robert-crimo-jr-highland-park-shooter-father-20230216-r33gbjhperfqzpoupmy5djjbvm-story.html
Grand jury indicts father of July 4 Highland Park parade shooting suspect: An Illinois grand jury on Wednesday formally indicted the father of a man charged with ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/grand-jury-indicts-father-of-july-4-highland-park-parade-shooting-suspect/
Illinois Has Banned Assault Weapons Six Months After The 4th Of July Parade Shooting In Highland Park
buzzfeednews.com/article/annabetts/illinois-passes-assault-weapons-ban
Illinois Advances 'One of the Strongest Assault Weapons Bans' in the U.S.: "We are making Illinois' gun laws a model for the nation," top leaders said in a ...
newsweek.com/illinois-advances-one-strongest-assault-weapons-bans-us-1772495
Illinois Governor, Sheriffs Spar Over Semiautomatic Gun Law: Springfield, Ill. (AP) -- To the scores of sheriffs in Illinois who reportedly have vowed not to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-13/illinois-governor-sheriffs-spar-over-semiautomatic-gun-law
Illinois House sends Senate bills banning certain semi-automatic weapons, expanding abortion protections
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-guns-20230106-v62i62olsfenja5t36ic7actnm-story.html
Suspect's dad charged in Highland Park July 4 parade mass shooting: He's charged with seven counts of reckless conduct causing great bodily harm.
abcnews.go.com/US/suspects-dad-charged-highland-park-july-4-parade/story
Quick Glance: The father of a July 4th, Illinois parade shooting suspect has been charged with seven felonies.
- Robert Crimo Jr. surrendered to police on Friday, according to Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart, and will have a bond hearing on Saturday.
- By phone Friday, Chicago-area attorney George M. Gomez confirmed that he was defending Robert Crimo Jr. in the recently disclosed criminal case.
- "It was shocking, hard to imagine," Maxwell Straus remarked.
- According to Uvaldo-Mendez, his wife and grandson were also injured.
Father of Highland Park Shooting Suspect Charged with Reckless Conduct: Robert Crimo Jr., whose son is accused of killing seven people at this year’s Fourth of ...
nytimes.com/2022/12/16/us/highland-park-shooting-gunman-father-charged.html
Quick Glance: This is a photo of a fake murder manufactured by federal agents in Los Angeles.
- The manufactured murder photo was the clincher in a hoax employed by federal authorities to apprehend a Los Angeles developer suspected of plotting to murder two individuals.
- Following his arrest, Aslanian was ordered held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, and the US Attorney's Office in Los Angeles had kept the photo of the staged murder under wraps while his case was being processed.
- That changed when Aslanian's defense team arranged for a multimillion-dollar bond arrangement to secure his release as he awaited trial.
Father of Highland Park shooting suspect charged with reckless conduct: Prosecutors said Robert Crimo Jr. took an “unjustified risk” in signing his son’s gun ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/12/17/highland-park-shooting-father-crimo-charged/
Faith leaders in Chicago rally in support of proposed gun legislation: The legislation introduced in December would ban assault weapons and high-capacity ...
chicagotribune.com/news/ct-faith-communities-leaders-urge-gun-legislation-support-20230104-4b2z4ya2ird2xm4z42egatw42q-story.html
Father of accused Illinois gunman faces charges in July 4 parade mass shooting: An Illinois prosecutor has filed felony charges against the father of the man ...
reuters.com/legal/father-accused-illinois-gunman-faces-charges-july-4-parade-mass-shooting-2022-12-17/
Highland Park parade shooting suspect makes brief return to courtroom for case update; 10,000 pages of reports have been shared
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-crimo-hearing-st-0201-20230131-agclhxx47ncbtdfgmws5xgvcpa-story.html
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