Highland Park Bans Protests In Residential Districts, Increases Fines

New rules restrict residential picketing and increase fines following an early morning protest at U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's home in June.

'The Time Has Come' For Joe Biden To 'Pass The Torch,' Schneider Says

Rep. Brad Schneider, the first Illinois congressman to endorse President Joe Biden, becomes the second to call for him to step aside.

$6M Purchase Of Navy Land To Expand Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

“This is a tremendous enhancement for Fort Sheridan,” says Forest Preserve Executive Director Alex Ty Kovach.

Posters Of Hostages Vandalized Outside Brad Schneider's Capitol Office

The defacement took place on Independence Day — while the Capitol complex was closed to the public but open to congressional staffers.

Supreme Court Declines To Hear Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Challenge

Justice Clarence Thomas called the 7th Circuit's reasoning "nonsensical," saying it should be reviewed if it allows the gun ban to stand.

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Target Brad Schneider's Highland Park Home

Police dispersed dozens of anti-Israel protesters who awoke the neighborhood around 3 a.m. on Saturday morning, city officials said.

Lake County Judges Vote Among 4 Finalists To Fill 2 Vacant Seats

Residents of Antioch, Highland Park, Riverwoods and Wauconda are on the ballot to become associate judges.

Longtime Government Staffer Appointed To Highland Park City Council

Now the city's youngest councilmember, Highland Park native Barisa Bruckman brings a background in federal, state and local government.

Zion Mayor/City Council keep fighting to lower residents' tax bill

Local schools resisting efforts to reduce tax burden

Highland Park Shooting Memorial Locations Considered By Committee

City officials are set to hire consultants next month to gather public feedback about locations for a permanent memorial.

$2 Million Donation To Help Inflate Ron Saslow Pickleball Dome

Scheduled for completion by the winter, the new state-of-the art dome will feature 10 courts for pickleball and four for padel.

'Increasingly Optimistic' Schneider Returns From Trip To Saudi Arabia

After a World Economic Forum meeting, the congressman says current Gaza ceasefire offer is "in all likelihood, the last one on the table."

Highland Park City Council Remains Split On Liquor License Ban

Councilmember Jeff Hoobler is set to resign over a local ordinance prohibiting members of City Council from holding liquor licenses.

Illinois Cannabis Industry Pushes For Ban On Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC

Nearly 5 years after they legalized the retail sale of cannabis, Illinois lawmakers have filed a bill to regulate hemp-derived THC and CBD.

No Federal Courts For Smith & Wesson In Highland Park Shooting Suits

The appellate court ruling means Lake County judges keep authority over civil suits filed by victims and survivors of the parade shooting.

Councilmember Jeff Hoobler Resigns If Post-Prohibition Law Remains

An evenly split Highland Park City Council has so far rejected changing the city code to allow liquor licenses for cops and councilmembers.

Pro-Gun Group Asks Supreme Court To Overturn IL Assault Weapons Ban

Gun Owners of America filed a petition for review of the 7th Circuit appellate court ruling upholding the Protect Illinois Communities Act.

10th District Set For $11.8 Million In Federal Funding In House Bill

Rep. Brad Schneider said 13 of his Community Project Funding requests were granted in the appropriations bill now headed to the Senate.

Highland Park Parade Shooting Defendant's Trial Date Set For Feb. 2025

Despite prosecutors' request to hold Bobby Crimo's murder trial by October, a Lake County judge scheduled it to start next February.

Ravinia Brewing Co. Owner Could Choose Between Council Or License

The Highland Park City Council is set to decide whether to block the renewal of a councilmember's liquor license.

Highland Park Woman Drops Suit Challenging Local Assault Weapons Ban

Susan Goldman withdrew her lawsuit against Highland Park Tuesday after a judge ruled against her and a gun rights group that backed her.

Staffer With Highland Park Parade Shooting PTSD Fired By Park District

Chris Maliszewski was terminated last month after park district officials rejected what they described as a request for "indefinite leave."

Judge Denies Highland Park Gun-Owner's Relief From Assault Weapon Ban

In his ruling, federal judge Harry Leinenweber rejected resident Susan Goldman's request and dismissed a gun rights group as a plaintiff.

Assault Weapon Registration Deadline Passes As Court Challenges Remain

Just 1 in 82 FOID cardholders has registered banned items with Illinois State Police, but it can't be determined how many declined to do so.

U.S. Supreme Court Leaves Illinois Assault Weapons Ban In Place

The justices rejected an appeal from a gun rights group with under 3 weeks to go before the law's deadline to register "grandfathered" guns.

Bob Crimo Released After 28 Days Of Good Behavior In Lake County Jail

The father of the alleged Highland Park mass shooter is now on probation for two years and forbidden from having a gun.

Driver Suspected Of Killing Cyclist In Highland Park Hit-And-Run Sued

Nearly 6 months after a Deerfield school board member was struck and killed on her bike, prosecutors have yet to approve charges.

Gun Tragedies Thwarted By Clear And Present Danger Reports: ISP

State police say they have strengthened firearm safety laws and increased education and training about Clear and Present Danger reports.

Full Metal Docket: Gun Rights Groups Seek Full Appellate Court Review

Triggered by an appellate panel's ruling upholding Illinois' assault weapons ban, pro-gun groups have petitioned for an en banc hearing.

Bob Crimo Threatened With Contempt Over Shirt As He Reports To Jail

Robert Crimo Jr. showed up to begin serving his 60-day sentence at the Lake County Jail wearing a T-shirt that said, "I'm a political pawn."

State Rep Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Overrule Illinois Supreme Court

Illinois State Rep. Dan Caulkins petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Illinois Supreme Court, which ruled 4-3 against him.

Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Foes Promise Supreme Court Challenge

Gun rights groups hope the court will overturn the 7th Circuit appeals court decision leaving the Protect Illinois Communities Act in place.

Father Of Accused Highland Park Shooter Fails To Exclude Evidence

The judge presiding over Bob Crimo's reckless conduct trial rejected his lawyer's efforts to prevent prosecution witnesses from testifying.

Illinois Assault Weapon Owners Can Now Register Grandfathered Guns

Owners of assault weapons or .50 caliber rifles and ammunition have until the end of the year to submit affidavits to Illinois State Police.

Judge Rejects Gunmaker's Attempt To Remove Highland Park Shooting Suit

Smith & Wesson tried and failed to keep a lawsuit that alleges it responsible for the July 4, 2022, mass shooting out of Lake County court.

Highland Park City Council To Discuss Memorial, Remembrance Committee

City officials announced a permanent memorial to be erected following the 2022 mass shooting will be known as a "Place of Remembrance."

Assault Weapons Registration To Begin In October, State Police Say

Illinois State Police issued emergency rules for gun owners to submit affidavits in order to continue legally possessing assault weapons.

Judge Declines To Dismiss Charges Accused Highland Park Shooter's Dad

Bob Crimo is set to stand trial in November on reckless conduct charges for letting his suspected mass shooter son apply for gun license.

Assault Weapons Ban Upheld By Illinois Supreme Court In 4-3 Decision

The court ruled the Protect Illinois Communities Act doesn't violate the equal protection clause — but Second Amendment challenges remain.

No 'Unacceptable Risk' To Users Of Openlands Lakeshore Preserve: Navy

A field investigation report and historic document review found a low chance of encountering explosives on the surface of the preserve.