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‘This is unacceptable’: Parents demand answers after recording devices found in restrooms at Highland Park schools

Parents are demanding answers from school officials on what they call “another security failure” after video recording devices were found inside bathrooms at Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School. The City of Highland Park, North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113 said in a joint statement on Tuesday that […]

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Investigation underway after recording devices placed in restrooms at schools in Highland Park

Officials say an investigation is underway and a student has been identified as a suspect after recording devices were placed in restrooms at two schools in Highland Park. The City of Highland Park, North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113 said in a joint statement Tuesday they were working together in […]

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Police investigating after Highland Park student reports ‘threatening,’ ‘concerning’ social media posts

Police were investigating after a student of Highland Park High School reported an individual who posted a photo of a replica gun and made concerning statements on social media. The City of Highland Park said they were notified Tuesday morning of concerning and recent social media posts from an individual. A Highland Park High School […]

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Juvenile referred on charges for sending school shooting threat to students of Highland Park High School

Police say a juvenile suspect has been identified and referred for charges after sending messages indicating a shooting threat at Highland Park High School. The Highland Park Police Department responded Thursday to Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Avenue in Highland Park, for a report of a threat. City officials said officers were told that […]

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Police investigating after students of Highland Park High School receive message threatening school shooting

Authorities are investigating after some students at Highland Park High School received messages on their phones indicating a shooting threat at the school. The Highland Park Police Department responded Thursday to Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Avenue in Highland Park, for a report of a threat. City officials said officers were told that two […]

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Charges filed against student who brought gun to Highland Park High School, prompting SWAT response

Officials say charges have been filed against a student who brought a gun to Highland Park High School Tuesday, prompting a SWAT team to respond and a lockdown at the school. Highland Park Communications Manager Amanda Bennett said five students had been taken into custody. One of them, a juvenile, has been charged with unlawful […]

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Classes resume, counselors available after 5 students arrested following gun brought to Highland Park High School

Classes resumed Wednesday at Highland Park High School following a lockdown Tuesday after a student brought a gun to school, leading to five students being arrested. Highland Park Superintendent of Schools Bruce Law said that District 113 received an anonymous tip reporting a rumor of a student in possession of a gun Tuesday morning. Highland […]

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Police continue investigation after 5 students arrested following student with gun at Highland Park High School

An investigation is continuing after officers arrested five students and a SWAT team responded to Highland Park High School for a student who brought a gun to school. Highland Park Superintendent of Schools Bruce Law sent a message to parents Tuesday morning about the incident. Law said that District 113 received an anonymous tip reporting a […]