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Highland Park shooting victim Katie Goldstein remembered fondly by her neighbors: ‘She was a lovely lady’

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Katie Goldstein, whose neighbors describe her as “welcoming” and “lovely,” brought them baked goods during the holidays.

Chicago Tribune

‘It’s going to be hard’: A new normal begins to emerge in a deeply wounded Highland Park

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The rhythms of normal life began to sound again in Highland Park Wednesday morning.

Chicago Tribune

The Highland Park shooting suspect considered a second attack in Wisconsin, police say

The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade fled to the Madison, Wis., area afterward and contemplated shooting up an event there, authorities said Wednesday.

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GOP's gun deflection game grows stale

Following a mass shooting at a Fourth of July Parade in Highland Park, the right blames drugs and mental illness

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‘It has just shattered our communities and shaken all of us,’ says official at church that Highland Park shooting suspect sometimes attended

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Members of the Highland Park community came together to grieve Tuesday after seven people were killed and more than two dozen others injured in a mass shooting during the town’s Independence Day parade.

Chicago Tribune

Highland Park suspect confessed to the July 4th shooting, prosecutors say

The 21-year-old charged with murdering seven people at the parade in suburban Illinois confessed to the shooting after he was taken into custody. He is being held without bail.

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Harris calls for renewing the assault weapons ban after Highland Park mass shooting

"Congress needs to have the courage to act and renew the assault weapons ban," Harris told a teachers convention in Chicago before visiting the shooting scene at nearby Highland Park.

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How the Highland Park shooter temporarily escaped, a first-person account of the tragic scene and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Jan. 6 committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger reveals threatening calls as hearings continue

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., has shared hate messages he’s received over his participation in the Jan. 6 committee that is pressing its investigation of the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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Republican Bailey apologizes for telling public shortly after Highland Park massacre to ‘move on’ and ‘celebrate’ the Fourth

“The shooter is still at large, so let’s pray for justice to prevail, and then let’s move on and let’s celebrate — celebrate the independence of this nation,” state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, said on Monday 90 minutes after the shooting that left seven dead and at least 30 wounded.

Chicago Sun-Times

Duke’s Jon Scheyer Speaks Out After Shooting Near Hometown

The 34-year-old is from Northbrook, Ill., just a few miles away from Highland Park.

Sports Illustrated

White Sox Cancel Fireworks in Wake of Highland Park Shooting

The club released a statement that it will play Monday night, but will forgo the post-game fireworks celebration.

Sports Illustrated

Where is Highland Park, Illinois?

The suburb where a mass shooter opened fire during a Fourth of July parade Monday is roughly 25 miles outside Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan. 6 committee: More evidence will come in July hearings

A member of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot says more evidence is emerging that lends support to recent testimony that President Donald Trump wanted to join an angry mob that marched to the Capitol and rioted

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‘Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois’ opens up a newer window to an old world

The second edition and first paperback of “Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois” was released Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

VP Kamala Harris back in Chicago Tuesday to address National Education Association convention

Harris was just in Illinois on June 24 for events in Plainfield and Chicago.

Reason

Review: How Melatonin-Filled 'Lazy Cakes' Became the Subject of a Moral Panic

Senators asked for an investigation since the "sweet, chocolaty taste may encourage consumers to eat well over a recommended quantity of melatonin."

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker moves to general election mode, painting Bailey as ‘Donald Trump’s candidate for governor’

With his reelection battle immediately in full swing, Pritzker will transition from luring Republican primary voters to vote for Bailey to tying the state senator from southern Illinois to the former president.

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Bailey pledges to bring ‘common sense solutions to the table’ — but not copies of his income tax returns

The tradition of Illinois gubernatorial nominees releasing their tax returns dates back to 1976, at least. But Bailey told the Sun-Times, “Right now, I see absolutely no reason in doing that.”

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Rep. Mary Miller defeats Rep. Rodney Davis in IL-15

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller defeated Rep. Rodney Davis in the Republican primary for Illinois’ 15th Congressional District on June 28, 2022. With 91% of precincts reporting, Miller had received 57.2% of the vote to Davis’ 42.8%.

Tribune News Service

US Steel to make $150M investment in Iron Range operations

U.S. Steel plans to invest $150 million in a new Iron Range facility that would make taconite pellets tailored for electric arc steel mills.

Chicago Sun-Times

Whiffin’ with Griffin? Departing hedge-fund billionaire 0 for 4 in Tuesday’s contested GOP primary races

It’s unclear if Griffin will continue his heavy spending in Illinois politics after he and his Citadel hedge fund have packed up and left for Miami. But what was obvious was that his latest big bet on elections in this state was a big failure, up and down the ballot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker picks his opponent — now he has to beat him

Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be a big favorite in the matchup against Republican Darren Bailey, but the conservative farmer will put up a fight.

Chicago Sun-Times

The next showdown: vote on Democratic party chair; Pritzker donated to Kelly potential rivals

Rep. Robin Kelly, the Democratic Party of Illinois chair, is up for reelection as party chief this summer.

Chicago Sun-Times

When it comes to Black politics, the changing of the guard can feel like a betrayal

The 1st Congressional District primary to replace the retiring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois had 17 challengers, while one strong opponent was trying to upend the legendary U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis.

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