Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Highland Park was school board member
First responders found the bicyclist severely injured. The driver was already gone.
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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Highland Park was school board member
Police in Highland Park were searching Friday evening for the driver who hit a bicyclist and then took off – leaving the victim to die. Highland Park police and fire crews were called at 12:37 p.m. to Deerfield and Piccadilly roads, where they found the bicyclist severely injured. The driver was already gone.
Driver takes off after hitting, killing bicyclist in Highland Park
First responders found the bicyclist severely injured. The driver was already gone.
Highland Park Strong Run Club pounding the pavement with purpose 1 year after tragedy
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Bears present special wheelchair to Cooper Roberts, boy shot in Highland Park massacre
The wheelchair is specifically designed to go through the sand so he can visit the beach.
Bears present special wheelchair to Cooper Roberts, boy shot in Highland Park massacre
The wheelchair is specifically designed to go through the sand so he can visit the beach.
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Parents demand answers after student got into Highland Park High School with gun
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Billy Corgan, pro wrestlers host fundraiser for Highland Park parade shooting victims
The money raised will go directly to the Highland Park Community Foundation.
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The money raised will go directly to the Highland Park Community Foundation.
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan hosting fundraiser for Highland Park mass shooting vicitms
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