Family of Illinois parade survivor Cooper Roberts, 8: 'Tough weekend,' told him he's paralyzed
The family of Highland Park, Illinois parade victim Cooper Roberts, 8, said Sunday it's been “a very tough weekend” and that the boy is “in a great deal of pain – physically and emotionally – especially as the family had to share with him the devastating news that he is paralyzed from the waist down.”
The family of Highland Park, Illinois parade victim Cooper Roberts, 8, said Sunday it's been “a very tough weekend” and that the boy is “in a great deal of pain – physically and emotionally – especially as the family had to share with him the devastating news that he is paralyzed from the waist down.”
Highland Park businesses allowed to reopen after deadly parade shooting
Businesses in Highland Park will be allowed to reopen Sunday. However, it is not clear yet how many are ready to return.
Businesses in Highland Park will be allowed to reopen Sunday. However, it is not clear yet how many are ready to return.
At Highland Park parade shooting, doctors went from watching to treating the wounded
Dr. Loren Schechter thought at first it was fireworks going off at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade. Then, the tree next to him began shaking. A gunman’s bullets had struck it.
Dr. Loren Schechter thought at first it was fireworks going off at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade. Then, the tree next to him began shaking. A gunman’s bullets had struck it.
Amid chaos, some at Highland Park July 4 parade ran toward gunfire to help
From the bystanders who tied tourniquets and administered CPR to the fleeing paradegoers who rescued and cared for an orphaned two-year-old covered in blood, people from every corner of the Highland Park community sprung into action on July 4 in the wake of unspeakable tragedy.
From the bystanders who tied tourniquets and administered CPR to the fleeing paradegoers who rescued and cared for an orphaned two-year-old covered in blood, people from every corner of the Highland Park community sprung into action on July 4 in the wake of unspeakable tragedy.
First responders describe tense moments after Highland Park parade shooting
More of Highland Park's first responders are sharing their experiences from Monday's parade shooting.
More of Highland Park's first responders are sharing their experiences from Monday's parade shooting.
Illinois group calling for all-out ban on assault weapons after Highland Park parade shooting
For some, the sadness and despair of Monday's tragedy in Highland Park has given way to anger and a call to action.
For some, the sadness and despair of Monday's tragedy in Highland Park has given way to anger and a call to action.
Funerals began Friday for Highland Park parade shooting victims
A former synagogue preschool teacher and two beloved grandfathers killed in the Highland Park parade shooting were laid to rest Friday.
A former synagogue preschool teacher and two beloved grandfathers killed in the Highland Park parade shooting were laid to rest Friday.
Highland Park parade shooting: Brewers honor 8-year-old Cooper Roberts with jersey in dugout
The Milwaukee Brewers placed a ceremonial jersey in their dugout Friday to honor 8-year-old Cooper Roberts, who is a fan of the team and was left paralyzed from the waist down when he was shot at the Highland Park 4th of July parade.
The Milwaukee Brewers placed a ceremonial jersey in their dugout Friday to honor 8-year-old Cooper Roberts, who is a fan of the team and was left paralyzed from the waist down when he was shot at the Highland Park 4th of July parade.
3 victims killed in Highland Park parade shooting laid to rest
A former synagogue preschool teacher and two beloved grandfathers killed in the Highland Park parade shooting on the Fourth of July were laid to rest Friday.
A former synagogue preschool teacher and two beloved grandfathers killed in the Highland Park parade shooting on the Fourth of July were laid to rest Friday.
Highland Park fire chief describes tense moments after gunfire erupted at parade
"We were tying tourniquets. I know one guy who tied 15 tourniquets for people to not bleed out," Highland Park Fire Chief Joe Schrage said.
"We were tying tourniquets. I know one guy who tied 15 tourniquets for people to not bleed out," Highland Park Fire Chief Joe Schrage said.
Highland Park families to march in Washington, D.C. for change
Friends and family members of victims in the Highland Park parade shooting are preparing to take on the nation?s capital to demand a ban on assault weapons.
Friends and family members of victims in the Highland Park parade shooting are preparing to take on the nation?s capital to demand a ban on assault weapons.
Highland Park fire chief reflects on parade shooting response
"Similar to combat medicine" ? that is how the Highland Park fire chief is describing his team's response in the moments after the parade shooting.
"Similar to combat medicine" ? that is how the Highland Park fire chief is describing his team's response in the moments after the parade shooting.
Some in Illinois calling for statewide assault weapons ban
Illinois Democrats are working behind-the-scenes to drum up support to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines ? as Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state lawmakers also look at ways to fix shortcomings in the state?s firearm owner identification card system and pass other gun control measures.
Illinois Democrats are working behind-the-scenes to drum up support to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines ? as Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state lawmakers also look at ways to fix shortcomings in the state?s firearm owner identification card system and pass other gun control measures.
Doctors: Cooper Roberts is improving but paralyzed from the waist down
An 8-year-old boy who was shot in the chest during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade is no longer using a ventilator and conscious for the first time since the incident, but doctors have confirmed that Cooper Roberts is paralyzed from the waist down, a family spokesperson said.
An 8-year-old boy who was shot in the chest during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade is no longer using a ventilator and conscious for the first time since the incident, but doctors have confirmed that Cooper Roberts is paralyzed from the waist down, a family spokesperson said.
Funerals begin for victims of Highland Park parade shooting
A former synagogue preschool teacher and two beloved grandfathers killed in the Highland Park parade shooting were laid to rest Friday.
A former synagogue preschool teacher and two beloved grandfathers killed in the Highland Park parade shooting were laid to rest Friday.
Doctors confirm Cooper Roberts paralyzed from waist down after Highland Park parade shooting
An 8-year-old boy who was shot in the chest during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade is no longer using a ventilator and conscious for the first time since the incident, but doctors have confirmed that Cooper Roberts is paralyzed from the waist down, a family spokesperson said.
An 8-year-old boy who was shot in the chest during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade is no longer using a ventilator and conscious for the first time since the incident, but doctors have confirmed that Cooper Roberts is paralyzed from the waist down, a family spokesperson said.
Illinois Democrats vow sweeping gun control measures: 'Everything has to be on the table'
Illinois Democrats are working behind-the-scenes to drum up support to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines in wake of the Highland Park shooting.
Illinois Democrats are working behind-the-scenes to drum up support to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines in wake of the Highland Park shooting.
Funerals and vigils to be held for victims of the Highland Park shooting this weekend
There are several memorials in downtown Highland Park filled with candles, flowers and messages, and places for locals and visitors to focus on the lives lost on the Fourth of July.
There are several memorials in downtown Highland Park filled with candles, flowers and messages, and places for locals and visitors to focus on the lives lost on the Fourth of July.
Funerals and vigils planned for victims of the Highland Park shooting this weekend
The Highland Park community is still mourning the loss of seven people who were killed in the mass shooting during the Fourth of July parade earlier this week.
The Highland Park community is still mourning the loss of seven people who were killed in the mass shooting during the Fourth of July parade earlier this week.
4 people wounded in West Side drive-by shooting
Three men and a woman were shot and wounded in a drive-by Thursday night in the Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
Three men and a woman were shot and wounded in a drive-by Thursday night in the Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.