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Highland Park group organizes second Capitol Hill push for assault weapons ban

The rally, organized by “March Fourth,” a group formed after the Highland Park July 4 massacre, included people whose lives were forever changed because of other mass shootings.

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Matthew Stafford’s #7 jersey retired at his alma mater Highland Park High School

Highland Park High School retired #Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's jersey on Friday night in honor of his incredible accomplishments.

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In Highland Park, art is helping to return to normal almost two months after July 4 parade massacre

Thousands attended Highland Park’s Port Clinton Art Festival this weekend; an informal memorial to massacre victims draws a constant stream of people.

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After Highland Park parade mass shooting, schools prepare for traumatized kids

“Nobody’s had experience with this,” said Marty Esgar, a Deerfield High School teacher. “We don’t know how many of our students are going to come with levels of trauma.”

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Eight-year-old boy paralysed in Highland Park shooting is still in ‘constant pain’ more than six weeks on

‘He’s an eight-year-old boy who feels hopeless, sad, and angry as the reality of his life is setting in’

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Highland Park mass shooting victim Cooper Roberts feels ‘hopeless, sad and angry,’ family says

“What will I do at recess?” paralyzed 8-year-old boy asks his family, who says “the reality of his life is setting in.”

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In wake of Highland Park massacre, law on firearms restraining orders in Illinois seen as confusing and underused

CHICAGO — A group of law enforcement officials and experts from around Illinois and across the country gathered in mid-June to begin crafting a plan to increase awareness among the general public and fellow cops of a 3-year-old state law aimed at keeping guns out of the hands of potentially…

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After Highland Park massacre, officials ‘really focused’ on rooftops along Bud Billiken Parade route, top cop says

Supt. David Brown said Monday that officials have ramped up discussions about “various aspects of security,” including the police resources that are being dedicated to the country’s largest African American parade.

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Highland Park shooting suspect indicted on 117 counts over July 4 massacre

A grand jury indicted Robert Crimo on 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery on Wednesday

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Funeral held for Highland Park parade shooting victim Kevin McCarthy, who died after shielding toddler son

McCarthy, 37, worked at a gene therapy startup and graduated from DePaul University; he died alongside his wife, Irina.

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In wake of Highland Park mass shooting, Illinois State Police move to retain ‘clear and present danger’ reports

CHICAGO — The Illinois State Police has issued an emergency rule that will allow the agency to retain and expand the use of reports on people found to pose a “clear and present danger” to themselves of others even if they don’t have a current firearm owner’s identification card or…

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Picture Chicago: Must-see images from Sun-Times photographers this past week

Mourners attend funerals for Highland Park parade shooting victims, the WNBA holds its All-Star weekend, supporters pray for an officer shot and more.

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After Highland Park parade massacre, Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s lethal attack on assault weapons

For an “evil purpose, a semi-automatic rifle is the perfect weapon, because it is lightweight, portable and easy to load with high-capacity magazines,” Duckworth said in a Senate speech pleading for an assault weapons ban.

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In wake of Highland Park, Uvalde, other gun slaughters, activists in D.C. plead for assault weapons ban

Said Abby Brosio, who spotted the Highland Park gunman on a roof: “I am done being complacent and desensitized. I am certainly sick of everyone’s empty thoughts and prayers with no actions to back them up. Action is what is needed now.”

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Funeral held for Irina McCarthy, who was slain with husband at Highland Park parade, leaving behind young son

“Irina flourished and blossomed as a mother,” a close friend said Tuesday at her funeral service in Wilmette.

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Stratton asks feds for abortion rights support, young Highland Park victim back in critical condition and more in your Chicago news round up

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Cooper Roberts, 8, sees condition worsen after being paralyzed in Highland Park parade mass shooting

The Highland Park boy again is in critical condition, with a partially collapsed lung and a new infection. He underwent additional, complex surgery, according to his family.

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Q&A: ‘We will never be exactly who we were’ — Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering on how mass shooting has changed her town

CHICAGO — Mayor Nancy Rotering had just started walking in Highland Park’s Independence Day parade when the music from the high school’s marching band ended abruptly, replaced by an ominous cadence.

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Father of Highland Park shooting suspect should accept role in tragedy

Robert Crimo Jr. says he has no regrets signing a form on his namesake son’s firearm owners identification card application. Well, maybe he should.

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What one bullet did to 8-year-old Cooper Roberts, among dozens shot at Highland Park Fourth of July parade

“He 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,” his family said.

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‘I don’t want one individual to destroy my feelings.’ A week later, Highland Park residents reflect on shooting at services and memorials

At the entrance to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a sign reads “We welcome our new Pastor, Father Hernan Cuevas on the weekend of July 2 & 3rd, 2022.” One day later, Cuevas found himself leading dozens of parishioners through those same doors and away from the town’s Fourth of July…

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Sky’s James Wade on gun violence: ‘The way society is, you’re safe nowhere’

As the WNBA’s All-Star weekend in Chicago neared, the general manager and coach had his mind on the Highland Park Fourth of July mass shooting.

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Family, community mourn Nicolas Toledo

Toledo’s son, Alejo Toledo, said his father’s legacy is his dedication to his family.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lives lost in Highland Park shooting leave community, country reeling in grief, heartache

Republican lawmakers often decry fatherlessness and the breakdown of “family values,” yet they recoil at the thought of enacting common sense gun regulations. These misguided leaders need a reminder that with each shooting, someone’s family is demoralized or destroyed.

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Family recalls Stephen Straus’ hysterical zest for life, ended by Highland Park parade shooting

“He taught us the art of laughter and the value of being downright naughty,” Peter Straus said of his father.

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