Tricky Thief Slips Away With Expensive Jewelry: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from March 30 - April 5.

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Highland Park Police Will Be On The Lookout

Highland Park police will increase patrols to look for drivers on their phones while on the road.

Burglars Hits Home And Car: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from March 23-29.

Dead Fish On Porch: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from March 16-22.

Watch Where You Walk: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from March 9-15.

Highland Park Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Minor

A Highland Park man is accused of abusing a girl under the age of 18, according to county authorities.

Thieves Target Ulta: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from March 2-8.

Loaner Kia Stolen From Dealership: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Feb. 23 - March 1.

Grand Theft Power Tools: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Feb. 9-15.

Drums Mysteriously Vanish From Guitar Center: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Jan. 26 - Feb. 1.

$3K Ulta Heist: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Jan. 19-25.

Thief Makes Off With $700 Bed Spring: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Jan. 12-18.

Man With Toy Gun Arrested, Charged With Possession Of Weapon In Highland Park

While the gun was only a replica, authorities said the man had real ammunition in his possession.

9 Cars Broken Into In 1 Night: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Jan. 5-11.

Highland Park Man Accidentally Shoots Himself In Hand While Cleaning Gun: Report

A man was cleaning his gun in his home when it accidentally went off, going through his hand.

Target Theft: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Dec. 29 - Jan. 4.

No Murders Recorded In Highland Park This Year: 2025 Crime Stats

Overall, crime decreased in Highland Park in 2025, according to data from the Illinois State Police.

Damage At The Dunkin': Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Dec. 22-28.

Highland Park Police Upping Patrols During Holiday Season

Until Jan. 5, Highland Park police will be on the lookout for impaired and distracted drivers.

Groceries Snatched Off Porch: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Dec. 15-21.

$20K Item Stolen From Gym Locker: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Dec. 8-14.

Tires Taken And A Box Bandit: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Dec. 1-7.

Suspected Drunken Driver Crashes Into 2 Cars In Highland Park: Police

According to Highland Park Police, the man ran a red light and crashed into two other cars before attempting to run away.

Dead Relative's Belongings Missing, Package Theft: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Nov. 17-23.

Hotel's Pool Door Mysteriously Broken: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Nov. 10-16.

Grand Theft Lawn Mower: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Nov. 3-9.

Suspected Thief Threatens To Blow Target Employee's Head Off: Police

A Rosemont man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to steal from a Highland Park Target and threatening an employee.

$1K Bike Taken: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

Illegal Target Discount: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26.

Pride Flag Burned, $5.6K In Watches Stolen: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19.

Gas Station Ransacked, Boxes Of Cigarettes Stolen: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12.

$600 Cash Stolen From Unlocked Car: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5.

Backyard Burglar Snatches Fruit Off Tree: Highland Park Crime Blotter

The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from Sept. 22 to 28.

Reported Child Abduction Attempt In Highland Park Found Not Credible

A report of an attempted child abduction in Highland Park was unfounded, police said after an investigation.

Bomb Squad Responds To Possible Military Cannonball Discovery In Highland Park

Authorities investigated a report of military ordnance discovered on a trail in the Lake County Forest Preserves over the weekend.

Death Of Man Shot By Highland Park Police Ruled A Homicide

A jury ruled during an inquest that a Highland Park man's death was a homicide after he was shot by police in June.

8-Foot Waves, Dangerous Currents Will Impact Highland Park Beaches

Forecasters predicted 8-foot waves at Lake Michigan beaches, accompanied by deadly swim conditions.

Investigation Into Missing Highland Park Swimmer Continues, Search Called Off

Authorities called off a search for a swimmer who was reported missing in Highland Park over the weekend.

Swimmer Missing Following Rescue Attempt In Lake Michigan

Members of the public should avoid the area during the ongoing search, officials said.

Highland Park Among Safest Suburbs In U.S.

A recent ranking listed Highland Park as one of the top 20 safest suburbs in the country.