U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider honored the seven North Chicago police officers who arrested the Highland Park mass shooting suspect and assisted in investigating the case. Schneider on Tuesday held a ceremony at the North Chicago City Hall. He presented certificates and flags, which had been flown over the U.S. Capitol, to officers Gary Grayer and […]
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Man pleads not guilty to killing 7, injuring over 45 in Highland Park parade shooting
Robert Crimo III pleaded not guilty to 117 felony charges on Wednesday for allegedly shooting dozens of people, killing seven of them, during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade. Crimo, 21, of Highwood, is charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder — three counts for each victim. The seven slain victims include Katherine Goldstein, […]
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8-year-old paralyzed in Highland Park parade shooting discharged from hospital, transferred to rehab facility
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was paralyzed after being shot in the Highland Park shooting, has been discharged from the hospital and transferred to a rehabilitation facility. Cooper suffered a gunshot to the abdomen and his spinal cord was severed in the July 4 shooting. He was airlifted to a hospital in Chicago. A […]
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8-year-old paralyzed in Highland Park shooting out of ICU after nearly a month, eating his favorite foods
Cooper Roberts, the boy who was paralyzed after being shot in the Highland Park shooting, has been moved out of the ICU after nearly a month and is able to eat his favorite foods for the first time. 8-year-old Cooper suffered a gunshot to the abdomen and his spinal cord was severed in the July […]
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Grand jury indicts Highland Park parade shooting on 117 charges for killing 7, injuring over 45
A grand jury on Wednesday indicted Robert Crimo III on 117 felony charges for shooting dozens of people, killing seven of them, during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade. Crimo, 21, of Highwood, is charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder — three counts for each victim. The seven slain victims include Katherine Goldstein, […]
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Highland Park mayor holds special council meeting, calls for ‘assault weapons’ ban after mass shooting
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering again renewed calls for a federal ban on “assault weapons” during a special city council meeting Monday following the city’s Fourth of July mass shooting. “Less than a month ago, on July 4th, our community gathered to celebrate Independence Day where we experienced the violent attack of a shooter with […]
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8-year-old Cooper Roberts had popsicle, went outside for first time while he continues to recover after Highland Park shooting
Cooper Roberts, the boy who was shot in the Highland Park parade shooting, went outside and had a popsicle for the first time on Thursday since he was hospitalized. Roberts, 8, suffered a gunshot to the abdomen and his spinal cord was severed. He was airlifted to a hospital in Chicago where he remains. Family […]
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‘This is the norm in our country’: Highland Park mayor testifies before US Senate committee on mass shooting, calls for ban on ‘assault weapons’
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, who was present during the Fourth of July mass shooting, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary and called for a federal ban on “assault weapons.” Rotering started her testimony by recognizing the first responders who responded to the shooting. “They miraculously caught the shooter within hours and […]
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North Chicago police officers awarded for apprehending Highland Park mass shooter
Five North Chicago police officers who chased down the Highland Park mass shooting suspect and successfully arrested him were awarded for their actions on Monday. Officers Gary Grayer, Mike Mueller, Cory Collum, Chris Mueller and Matthew Decowski were presented with letters of commendation. Two additional North Chicago officers, Thomas Kropp and Donald Florance, were recognized […]