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Stephen Straus

News | Stephen Straus: Shooting victim was intellectual, caring, sharp, never rushed -- but always walking

Stephen Straus, 88, was among those killed while watching Highland Park's Fourth of July parade on Monday.
Eduardo Uvaldo, 69, of Waukegan was identified Wednesday as the seventh person killed in Monday’s mass shooting in Highland Park. He was described as a devoted family man who gave his love unconditionally.

Crime | 'I don't know how we are going to do it without you': Waukegan family man is seventh victim to die in parade shooting

A 69-year-old Waukegan man, identified Wednesday as the seventh person killed in Monday's mass shooting in Highland Park, was described as a devoted family man who gave his love unconditionally.
Craig and Katie Goldstein, right, en route to Panama earlier this year. Katie Goldstein was among the seven people fatally wounded Monday at the Highland Park parade.

Crime | Highland Park victim remembered as 'extraordinary mother and an extraordinary wife'

Katherine Goldstein, one of the seven people killed by a gunman during Monday's Independence Day parade in Highland Park, is being remembered as "an extraordinary mother and an extraordinary wife."
Robert Crimo III

Crime | Prosecutors: Highland Park mass shooting suspect contemplated second attack in Wisconsin

The 21-year-old Highwood man accused of carrying out a mass shooting during the Highland Park Independence Day parade Monday admitted to police officers that he carried out the attack, prosecutors said during a Wednesday bond court hearing. Additionally, prosecutors said the shooting suspect considered another attack in or near Madison, Wisconsin after he fled Highland Park.
Ravinia Festival announced the cancellation of Sheryl Crow and all concerts through July 10 out of respect for the victims of the Highland Park shootings Monday.
Music | Ravinia cancels Sheryl Crow, Lyle Lovett, all concerts through the weekend
In response to the shootings at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade Monday, Ravinia Festival organizers are postponing or canceling shows at the outdoor music venue through July 10.
Dr. Wendy Binstock Rush
News | 'What can I do to help?': Highland Park doctor jumps in to help wounded along parade route
Dr. Wendy Binstock Rush was among the medical professionals at the Highland Park parade Monday who sprung into action in the immediate aftermath to help the wounded. "There were dozens of people who jumped and identified themselves as a nurse, as an EMT, as a physician, and said, 'What can I do to help? What can I do to help?'"
Authorities say the public should be vigilant during festivals and other gatherings.
News | Public should be vigilant at events, authorities say, after Highland Park shooting
Authorities will be examining security measures as public events and gatherings throughout the suburbs resume as scheduled.
Park Ridge police and the Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability are investigating allegations that an off-duty Chicago police sergeant harassed and battered a 14-year-old boy of Puerto Rican descent Friday at a Starbucks in Park Ridge.
Crime | Park Ridge police investigating off-duty Chicago officer's restraint of boy
A Park Ridge couple are expressing outrage over what they say was an off-duty Chicago police officer's unwarranted and excessive restraint of their 14-year-old son during a confrontation Friday outside a Starbucks.
Jerry Harris
Crime | Former 'Cheer' star from Naperville sentenced to 12 years in prison
Jerry Harris, the former star of the Netflix docuseries "Cheer," was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year to child pornography and sex-crime charges involving multiple victims.
The body of a woman was found inside this home on the 400 block of South Park Road in Lombard Wednesday.
News | Woman found dead inside burning Lombard home
Lombard police are investigating the death of a woman found earlier today inside a burning house on the 400 block of South Park Road.
Sam Hill of Geneva, in 2002.
News | Geneva mourns late alderman, parks commissioner Sam Hill
Former alderman Sam Hill is remembered for his many contributions to improving Geneva.
Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea at Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates is expanding its presence there through construction of a Fairgrounds World’s Fair cafe that will have 137 seats inside and 45 more on an outdoor patio.
Commercial Real Estate | Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea expanding at Bell Works in Hoffman Estates
Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea will expand its presence at the Bell Works Chicagoland "metroburb" in Hoffman Estates when its 5,743-square-foot Fairgrounds World's Fair opens this fall.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Evelyn Tabaszewski, 2, gets a lift from her dad Greg as they walk through the Wheaton Field of Honor Sunday. 2,000 American flags were on display in Seven Gables Park as a tribute to individuals serving in active-duty military, fallen servicemen & servicewomen, first responders, veterans and hometown heroes.
IMAGES: The Week in Pictures photo gallery for June 27-July 3, 2022.
The Elgin Area Chamber celebrated the newest special event space in Elgin, The Ashbury. This private event venue is operated by the Haight Family and is located 1 Douglas Avenue in downtown Elgin. The space includes a large main space and additional smaller spaces that can accommodate weddings, celebrations, corporate meetings and much more. The modern rustic vibe creates the perfect setting to socialize and celebrate any event with up to 130 guests. Thanks to chamber ambassadors, city council members Rose Martinez and John Steffen, Downtown Neighborhood Association, and many friends for joining in on the ribbon cutting.
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Leonardo A. Luna holds his daughter, Mia, 3, as they watch the fire engines roll past Saturday during the Northwest Fourth-Fest Parade in Hoffman Estates.
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Village of Schaumburg fleet service tech Steve Marchese pumps gas into one of the fleet mechanics trucks Tuesday morning at the public works facility on S. Plum Grove Road.
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The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lincoln Motor Company on June 11. Fair Oaks Lincoln, 1564 West Ogden Avenue, Naperville, is honored to be one of Lincoln Motor Company’s top 100 dealerships in the country. The celebration was facilitated with ambassadors and community members, as well as civic leaders Mayor Steve Chirico, Councilman, Paul Hinterlong and several members of Naperville Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (CAPS). Mayor Chirico congratulated Jimmy Samhan, General Manager, Steve Jankelow, Vice President and Justin Gilliam with Lincoln Motor Company for reaching such a huge milestone.
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Jackson DeSmidt, 6, of Northbrook has his hula-hooping skills dialed in as he joins the other children for Rick Kelley's performance in Village Green Park Tuesday night.
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