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An Independence Day Parade just didn't feel right to Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering. Not when people still are shaken a year after the city's most profound tragedy. "I think the right word is unsettled," Rotering said.
The US has endured five mass shootings each July 4th this past decade. That adds up to more than 50 shootings in which four or more people were injured by gunfire on the annual holiday.
The family of Jacki Sundheim is remembering her one year after she was killed in the 4th of July Highland Park shooting.
Behind the theme, "We are Highland Park," the city and park district have scheduled several Independence Day events along with its community walk on July 4.
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering again called for a national assault weapons ban nearly one year after a mass shooting killed seven people.