Survivors of Highland Park mass shooting sue gunman, gun manufacturer, distributors
The plaintiffs include the estates of some of the seven people killed during the shooting, and others were were wounded.
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The plaintiffs include the estates of some of the seven people killed during the shooting, and others were were wounded.
City leaders say the temporary memorial will remain in place until a permanent one can be built, but they want that to happen sooner rather than later.
"I can understand other view points, but for myself, I like that the city is honoring those who were hurt and those who gave their lives."
"As a doctor, I can tell you, there are not clean entry or exit wounds from assault weapons bullets. Enough is enough. It's time to demand action."
His parents said he's still going through 'rigorous' rehabilitation to address his spinal injuries.
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons.
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar talked with one of them, a pediatrician who hid in a bathroom for hours after the massacre.
"We know a violent struggle took place between the 45-year-old, the 20-year-old and the 18-year-old."
The city says the new body-worn cameras add to the existing in-car cameras and will pair with taser activations.
Police said an illegal firearm was found during the search of the home of a 20-year-old involved in the violent confrontation. He is expected in court Monday.
Police closed off part of St. John's Avenue near Lincoln Avenue.
Police would not say what was happening.
Oktoberfest is kicking off this weekend in downtown Highland Park.
Eleven leaders and first responders were recognized with a certificate and an American flag that once flew at half-staff from the U.S. Capitol.
Eleven leaders and first responders were recognized with a certificate and an American flag that once flew at half-staff from the U.S. Capitol. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The organization will distribute money collected for those hurt during the 4th of July attack.
"So many people have poured their hearts into this space."
The concert that was meant to take place following the parade went on Sunday afternoon.
The family of Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy shot during the Highland Park July 4 parade, provided an update on his road to recovery Thursday, saying he might be suffering some memory loss and motor skill issues.
"We remain grateful for every prayer, kind wishes, gift, and donation, and for the good moments when our family can be together."
CBS 2's Matt Zahn caught up with Zane Navratil the top-ranked singles player, who's enjoying his newfound celebrity status.
"You can't not smile when you're eating gelato, free gelato, especially free gelato. So, I'm hoping everybody just gets to kinda be together," Sweet Home Gelato owner, Janice Bruksch said.
Cooper also had a special visit on Tuesday form former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier – who suffered a spinal cord injury on the field in 2017 and has been working hard to overcome the injury.
Cooper also had a special visit on Tuesday form former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier – who suffered a spinal cord injury on the field in 2017 and has been working hard to overcome the injury.
Cooper Roberts, who was shot and wounded in the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre, races his wheelchair race at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Streeterville.
