Scammers targeting Latino residents in Highland Park

The Mexican consulate in Chicago has issued a new warning about a scam that targets people impacted by the mass shooting in Highland Park. Esteban Carbajal, senior staff attorney for the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, talks more about it.

Former Highland Park officer returns from Ohio to help

The Highland Park police chief interrupted a meeting of officers to bring in a familiar face, who was greeted with hugs and cheers. That warm welcome was for Nate Maring, a former co-worker answering the call to help.

Illinois State Police file emergency rule change to close FOID card loophole

Illinois State Police on Monday submitted an emergency rule to allow for broader use of “clear and present danger” reports — aimed at barring applicants from receiving a firearm owner’s identification card or revoking a current card for those who exhibit violent or suicidal behavior.

Highland Park families march in DC for gun control

Passions were running high on Capitol Hill Wednesday as hundreds of people, including many from the Chicago area, marched on Washington demanding a nationwide ban on assault weapons.