Highland Park businesses affected by July 4th mass shooting to receive federal relief
The disaster declaration is for Lake, Cook and McHenry counties in Illinois as well as for Kenosha County, Wisconsin, which shares a border with Lake County.
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The disaster declaration is for Lake, Cook and McHenry counties in Illinois as well as for Kenosha County, Wisconsin, which shares a border with Lake County.
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar spoke to Corgan ahead of the intimate performance to benefit the victims of the July 4th parade massacre.
Cooper's spine was severed when he was shot during the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Cooper Roberts was shot at the July 4th parade in Highland Park, and his spine was severed. His mother, Keely -- who was also shot -- has an update on his, and the family's, progress.
It was an emotional evening in Highland Park Monday night as the City County held its first in-person meeting since the July 4th parade massacre.
Dispatchers from across the North Shore responded to those first calls on July 4th – from Highland Park to Glenview. Two of them told CBS 2's Marissa Perlman what the experience was actually like.
Ravinia, which is itself in Highland Park, closed for a week out of respect to those impacted by the July 4th shooting. Now, the community is hoping music will help heal. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Leaders said it is hard to speak of healing after so much loss, and many called for gun reform. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
"It's just as useful for me to be around people who are like, here to have like, a great and safe summer. And the fact that I can facilitate that is healing me."
"I just realized I needed one central repository for all the information where people could request help and where people could offer help, their time."
The U.S. Census shows in 2020, Highland Park's population was more than 30,000. More than 3,300 were Hispanics.
One week to the day after a July 4th parade massacre battered the tight-knit community of Highland Park, the impact on the community's young adults is now becoming clear. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
"People feeling so much stronger together. And if there is any community that can pull through this, and see the light at the end of this darkness, I truly believe that it is this community."
"This is a community that has really supported our small business over the years and so we wanted to find a way to give back. And that was our way of giving back."
Prosecutors charged the suspect with seven counts of murder for each of the people killed in the parade shooting, but more charges could be filed later.
Barricades were removed in downtown Highland Park on Saturday, allowing residents to return to the scene of Monday’s parade massacre for the first time. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
As a community tries to heal following the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre, a benefit concert as held at a distillery in the neighboring town of Highwood Friday evening. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek had just left a parade in a neighboring community on July 4th when she got a call about a horror in Highland Park. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar talked with her about her harrowing experience.
The Highland Park couple who own the surveillance camera told CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey about the moment they realized what they had.
Chief Joe Schrage says at least 30 fire department members stepped up on the spot, and they weren’t alone - others joined in too. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
We now know exactly when the assault rifles prosecutors said he used were purchased. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports.
The Highland Park couple who own the surveillance camera told CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey about the moment they realized what they had.
Highland Park Fire Chief Joe Schrage spoke for the first time Friday about the July 4th parade massacre that killed seven people and injured dozens. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The deadly parade shooting hits the St. James Parish harder – as it falls especially close to home. CBS 2's Jermont Terry talked with a parishioner.
The Morans were sitting on a park bench when the shots rang out. That scene is still frozen in time for them – and the family is changed forever. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to increase its property tax levy for next year to generate $25 million in new revenue for the Chicago Public Schools.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
A new law will begin targeting rogue tow truck companies in Illinois, starting Jan. 1, 2026, seeking to stop tow companies from rebranding under a new name if they're proven to have predatory practices.
O'Hare staff expected this holiday travel season to possibly set records at the Chicago hub.
Police are looking for the person who shot three men outside of St. Sabina Parish on Sunday afternoon. Fr. Michael Pfleger said the shooting started with an argument inside his church's community center.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Expect clearing skies as temps dip in the Chicago area, with some light snow in Northwest Indiana. Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city has learned lessons from the violence that followed the Tree Lighting event.
A new law will begin targeting rogue tow truck companies in Illinois, starting Jan. 1, 2026, seeking to stop tow companies from rebranding under a new name if they're proven to have predatory practices.
The Kelleys have watched their little free library serve as a place of joy and connection in their neighborhood, but this fall, they realized their community needed something more. Alexa Liacko reports.
Chicago led the travel website FlightAware's so-called misery map on Monday afternoon.
A new law will begin targeting rogue tow truck companies in Illinois, starting Jan. 1, 2026, seeking to stop tow companies from rebranding under a new name if they're proven to have predatory practices.
O'Hare staff expected this holiday travel season to possibly set records at the Chicago hub.
Some homeowners in central Illinois were dealing with damage they didn't expect in December, after strong winds from Sunday's severe weather.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to increase its property tax levy for next year to generate $25 million in new revenue for the Chicago Public Schools.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Playing the Music City Bowl isn't exactly what the Tennessee Volunteers once targeted in a season that featured four losses to teams inside the top 15 of the final College Football Playoff rankings.
Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 and set up a Week 18 showdown for the top seed in the NFC.
The Penguins led 4-0 midway through the first period.
The Bears have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.
Up 95-94 with about five minutes to play, Milwaukee got 3-pointers from Rollins and AJ Green during an 8-0 run that gave it some breathing room. The Bulls never got closer than three the rest of the night.
Chicago police are warning about a string of burglaries last week targeting businesses in the Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods.
The owners of a consignment shop in Chicago's northwest suburbs said they are devastated after thieves nearly wiped out their entire inventory in a matter of seconds.
Police were coming up short Monday in their investigation of a mass shooting in Chicago's River North district, which killed one man and left three others in critical condition.
Charges have now been filed against four people after a teenager's gun went off during a struggle with police in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
