BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022

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…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

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.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2022