Several events were held in Highland Park Saturday, as many try to heal after the deadly parade shooting nearly a week ago.
We're learning more about the turbulent home life of accused Highland Park shooter, Robert "Bobby" Crimo III.
"The fact that we are here less than a month later, the same thing in our neighboring city is just appalling, it's just appalling," she added."I am a survivor of bullet wounds, of Chicago street violence," Ligas said.He said the nation needs to better address mental health issues to keep these atrocities from repeating.
"We gotta stick together and we got to support one another, no matter what religion," said lifelong Highland Park resident, Clara Tortorice. "We're just heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred the other day. We know these people need our care and concern and love. Hopefully, this is just one way we show it up," said Lincolnshire resident, Ken Conry.
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