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Crime | Highland Park mass shooting suspect to be held without chance of bail

The 21-year-old Highwood man accused of carrying out a mass shooting during the Highland Park Independence Day parade Monday will be held in Lake County jail without bail, a judge ordered Wednesday morning.
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?'"
Highland Park resident Rachel Jacoby cries as she reads the name of a person killed in the Fourth of July parade shooting, before a vigil Tuesday night at Highland Park Presbyterian Church.

News | 'We must be here now': Hundreds attend Highland Park vigil for prayer and healing

Friends, neighbors and perfect strangers turned to each other in the crowded pews of Highland Park Presbyterian Church Tuesday night, sharing pieces of their broken hearts.
Police enter a building on Central Avenue, about one block away from the scene of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park on Monday.

News | 'We'll mourn together and we'll offer support together': Highland Park responds to shooting

Still reeling from the shock of a July 4 shooting that left seven people dead and dozens more injured, Highland Park residents are coming together to support one another.
Crime | Police outline how Highland Park suspect amassed arsenal despite troubling history
Authorities describe how the suspect accused of killing seven people and wounding more than two dozen others at Monday's Fourth of July parade in Highland Park was able to obtain firearms despite troubling past encounters with police.
Christopher Covelli of the Lake County Major Crime Task Force speaks during a news conference Tuesday to provide updates on the mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade Monday in Highland Park.
Crime | 'We seek justice': Suspect in Highland Park shootings charged with 7 murders as police detail troubling past
As the death toll from Monday's mass shooting at Highland Park's Independence Day parade rose to seven Tuesday, authorities announced charges that could put the suspected gunman in prison for life and disclosed new details about the massacre and the suspect's troubled history.
White House counsel Pat Cipollone departs the U.S. Capitol following defense arguments in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Politics | Trump White House counsel Cipollone to testify to Jan. 6 panel
Pat Cipollone, Donald Trump's former White House counsel, is scheduled to testify Friday before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a person briefed on the matter.
An American flag blanket and abandoned chairs lie on the ground after Monday's mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.
Editorial | Daily Herald opinion: We need congressional inquiry into scourge of gun violence and how to stop it
Daily Herald opinion: It's government's responsibility to keep us safe and free. We need a congressional inquiry into the causes, impacts and potential policy solutions to America's unique scourge of gun violence.
Irina and Kevin McCarthy were killed Monday in a shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.
Crime | Father died protecting 2-year-old son from shooting at Highland Park parade
Kevin McCarthy, 37, died protecting his son, said Michael Levberg, whose 39-year-old daughter Irina -- McCarthy's wife and Aiden's mother -- also was among the seven people killed as they watched the parade.
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.
The FBI will offer counseling to those affected by Monday’s mass shooting and other help at a family assistance center opening Wednesday at Highland Park High School. Personal items left behind along the parade route also can be picked up at the center.
Crime | FBI opening family assistance center for victims of Highland Park shooting
The FBI has opened a family assistance center in Highland Park to assist people physically or emotionally affected by Monday's mass shooting. Personal items left along the parade route after the shooting also will be available for retrieval at the center.
In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans wait for an NFL football game at Soldier Field between the New York Jets and the Chicago Bears.
Bears | Hinz: Lightfoot to explore putting a dome on Soldier Field, even as Bears prepare to move out
The dome "almost certainly" will require some sort of taxpayer subsidy, says a draft of a report that may be released as soon as Thursday.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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.
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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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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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