Highland Park Strong

The city-led vigil is set to include remarks from Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, a candle lighting ceremony, musical interlude by the Pipes & Drums of the Chicago Police and Fire Departments, and remarks from faith leaders.

Nine days after after a devastating mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park took the lives of seven people and injured more than 40 others, residents and neighbors of the Chicago suburb are continuing to take action to support the community and call for gun control — locally with a vigil, and nationally in Washington D.C....

“We are here in DC to scream at the top of our lungs that we demand a federal ban on assault weapons right now,” an organizer of the group March Fourth said.

Days after the mass shooting at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade, neighbors continue to process the unspeakable tragedy that shook this community to its core, and tales of heroism, tragedy and community continue to emerge. NBC 5’s JC Navarrete reports.

Days after a devastating mass shooting at a Fourth of July Parade in Highland Park shook the community to its core, memorials, candlelight vigils, and seas of orange ribbons meant to represent gun reform are lining the northern Chicago suburb’s streets and parks. Lauren Petty has more.

As the community continues to find ways to heal, hundreds of residents have come together to find ways to help support the survivors and families of victims. Here’s a look at how some have sprung into action.

Highland Park small business owner Frannie Karlin said her heart is heavy just thinking about the victims killed, and the children affected by this week’s tragedy.

Highland Park small business owners say their hearts are heavy just thinking about the victims killed, and the children affected by this week’s tragedy, and they’re looking to help. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen has the story.