No Independence Day parade this year in Highland Park, other events scheduled
While heartbreak still hangs heavy in the community, the city officially announced Fourth of July events for this year.
Highland Park residents demand enhanced school safety measures
Highland Park residents continue to demand enhanced safety measures in Township High School District 113. They are calling for metal detectors and more armed security.
Pre-K teacher receives Highland Park Community Foundation Golden Apple Award
A pre-K teacher received this year's Highland Park Community Foundation Golden Apple Award.
Highland Park mayor urges federal action on assault weapons in wake of parade mass shooting
Highland Park is now less than a month away from marking one year since the July Fourth parade mass shooting that left seven dead and injured dozens of others. In part two of his special report, Anthony Ponce sits down with Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering.
Highland Park prepares for one-year remembrance of parade shooting tragedy
The city of Highland Park is now less than a month away from marking one-year since the parade shooting that took the lives of seven, and left dozens of others injured.
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Highland Park ID'd: Lake County coroner
A bicyclist was killed in an apparent hit-and-run Friday afternoon in north suburban Highland Park, according to the city’s mayor.
Young woman donates thousands of books to children coping with cancer
Since 2021, Emily Bhatnagar has donated more than 15,000 books. She hopes to bring her charity to Chicago next.
Highland Park planning several July 4 events to mark one year since parade mass shooting
The day will start with a remembrance ceremony, followed by a community walk along the parade route, a picnic, a concert and a drone show. The concert will feature Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
Juvenile arrested after antisemitic vandalism found in Highland Park
A juvenile was arrested for allegedly vandalizing property with antisemitic symbols in Highland Park last week.
Garage apartment in Highwood catches fire, no one hurt
Highland Park Fire Chief Joe Scharge said firefighters were dispatched to 230 Evolution Avenue at 1:29 p.m.
Illinois Supreme Court deliberates constitutionality of state's assault weapons ban
The ban prohibits the manufacture, distribution and possession of more than 190 types of assault rifles.
Pritzker defends assault weapons ban, cautions those who bought military-style rifle during brief window
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a passionate defense Wednesday of the state's law banning military-style rifles.