The mother of Cooper Roberts, who was paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting, reflected on the two-year anniversary by calling the incident a “horrifically evil event” that changed her family’s lives forever. Keely Roberts, who is the mother to Luke and Cooper Roberts, said Wednesday that her family’s lives were shattered forever on July […]
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‘Every day is a battle’: Highland Park mass shooting survivor Cooper Roberts’ mother details family’s journey
The mother of Cooper Roberts, the boy paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting, detailed in a holiday update the “cyclone of emotions” that her family has gone through following the shooting. Keely Roberts said in a lengthy holiday season update this month that her son Cooper was a typical, happy 8-year-old boy who played […]
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8-year-old Highland Park shooting survivor receives signed guitar, meets band ‘Chicago’ at Ravinia Festival
The band “Chicago” surprised 8-year-old Cooper Roberts, who was paralyzed in the Highland Park shooting, with a signed guitar during a backstage meetup at Ravinia Festival. Chicago played at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park last Sunday and hosted the Roberts family as their guests. Cooper was shot in the back during the Fourth of […]
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Chicago Bears surprise boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting with new wheelchair
The Chicago Bears surprised Cooper Roberts, the boy paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting, with a new wheelchair that will allow him to visit the beach without getting stuck. The Bears and “Devices 4 the Disabled,” a non-profit organization, partnered to present Cooper with a wheelchair specifically made for the sand. Cooper visited Halas […]
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8-year-old boy paralyzed in Highland Park parade shooting receives Socrates Award from Lake Forest foundation
Cooper Roberts, the boy paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting, was awarded the Socrates Award, a lifetime cash grant, for his “strength and courage” during his recovery. Cooper suffered a gunshot wound that left his spinal cord severed in the July 4 shooting in Highland Park. Seven people were killed and dozens of others […]
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‘Progress and recovery… slow and difficult’: Highland Park mass shooting survivor Cooper Roberts’ mother details son’s recovery
The mother of Cooper Roberts, the boy paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting, said in an update her son’s recovery has been “slow and difficult” but he has bonded closely with their dog George during his recovery. “Certainly, for us, this has been a year unlike any other. Our entire lives have been completely […]
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Local restaurant hosting fundraiser event for 8-year-old boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting
A restaurant is hosting a fundraiser Sunday afternoon to raise money for Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old who was paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting. Whiskey River Bar and Grill in Glenview is hosting the event, which is $20 per person, from 1-6 p.m today. The fundraiser is family-friendly and features face painting, a magic […]
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‘Remarkable transition’: 8-year-old Cooper Roberts returns to school, joining twin brother following Highland Park shooting
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old who was paralyzed in the Highland Park shooting, returned to school this week and joined his twin brother in the third grade, his family announced. The boy was discharged from the hospital in late July and transferred to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, which is a rehabilitation facility. He had been […]
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‘Filled with gratitude’: 8-year-old paralyzed in Highland Park shooting back at home after being discharged from rehab
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old who was paralyzed in the Highland Park shooting, has been released from the rehabilitation hospital and is back at home, his family announced. The boy was discharged from the hospital in late July and transferred to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, which is a rehabilitation facility. He had been participating in […]