With recollections vivid and emotions raw more than a week later, the mass shooting at the Independence Day parade in Highland Park hung heavy at Tuesday s Lake County Board meeting, with condolences to the victims and their families, thanks to those who assisted and comforted those in need, and promises to pursue gun control measures.
Lake County Board Members Paras Parekh and Paul Frank represent districts that cover Highland Park, Illinois and both attended the July 4 parade where a mass shooter opened fire on the crowd. Both discuss how the community is reacting to the incident.
Signature-gathering season for political candidates is well underway and several Lake County Board incumbents in the last week have made it known they ll be seeking reelection.