Highland Park

Highland Park is installing solar-powered streetlights after the city lost over 1,000 lights in 2011 when DTE settled a $4 million debt. Through a partnership between city officials and Soulardarity, new solar streetlights are being installed on multiple streets, with Mayor Glenda McDonald stating that the goal is to bring lighting back to every neighborhood.

The article provides primary election results for the 2026 Highland Park Mayor race but does not include specific candidate names, vote counts, or outcomes. It serves as a placeholder for upcoming election data.

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A large house fire occurred in Highland Park, prompting firefighters to respond Monday morning. The incident is being addressed by emergency services.

Firefighter crews are responding to a house fire in Highland Park. Flames were visible through the roof of the affected house.

A suspect in the Highland Park shooting was arrested in Indiana, according to officials. Highland Park police are still searching for two additional persons of interest linked to the incident.

A shooting in Highland Park prompted a shelter-in-place order as police searched for two persons of interest believed to have spoken with the victim before the shooting.

Some Highland Park residents in the north suburbs were asked to shelter in place during a shooting investigation on Monday night.

A 32-year-old Dearborn Heights man was sentenced to 26-40 years in prison for a hit-and-run in Highland Park that severely injured two men. He was convicted on seven charges, including assault and operating a vehicle without a license, after a jury acquitted him of some hate crime and assault charges.

DART has selected a new CEO to manage legislative advocacy and suburban diplomacy following Highland Park's departure from the agency. Suburban issues remain a concern.

A 2-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself in a firearm incident in Highland Park. The child's mother and her boyfriend were arrested in connection with the incident.

The Joe Louis Greenway, a $300 million urban development project in Detroit, aims to boost economic vitality and connectivity across Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, and Dearborn. While some residents, like Ryan Marie Davis and Justin Davis, see benefits such as increased home values and walkability, others worry about rising costs and displacement of long-term, low-income residents.

Metro Detroiters are using cooling centers, staying hydrated, and employing personal strategies like fans and air conditioning to cope with a heat wave. City officials in Highland Park closed city hall and opened cooling centers, while workers in industries like construction face challenges from extreme heat. Residents and workers share methods to manage heat, including ice, water, and cooling equipment.

A federal appeals court upheld Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, reversing a lower court's ruling that found the law unconstitutional. The decision, in a 2-1 ruling, affirmed the law's compliance with the Second Amendment and its role in addressing gun violence. The law, enacted after a 2022 Highland Park parade shooting, faces opposition from gun rights groups seeking Supreme Court review.

A federal appeals court upheld Illinois's ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning a lower court's ruling that deemed the law unconstitutional. The 2-1 decision affirmed the law's compliance with the Second Amendment, citing its alignment with firearm regulation traditions and evidence linking assault weapons to mass shooting severity. The law, enacted in 2023, prohibits AR-15 rifles, large-capacity magazines, and related attachments following a 2022 Highland Park parade shooting.

A 39-year-old Detroit man employed at a funeral home was arrested after allegedly shooting the mother of his children during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred around midnight in Highland Park, with the victim sustaining non-life threatening injuries. The suspect claims self-defense and faces seven charges, including assault with intent to murder and domestic violence.

A Detroit man was convicted of first-degree murder for killing two men in a Pontiac apartment after losing $80 in a dice game. The jury also found him guilty of firearm-related charges, and his sentencing is scheduled for August 3.

A 10-year-old Highland Park boy raised money for school shooting victims in Texas by singing outside a concert at the United Center. His act of support aimed to assist families affected by the Uvalde school shooting.

A new Austin-based sushi restaurant is opening in Highland Park this week, taking over the former Tulum space. The article notes the previous tenant's vacancy has been filled.

Highland Park police are investigating a stolen vehicle chase that led to a crash in Detroit, resulting in injuries to two uninvolved motorists. Suspects fled on foot and in a vehicle after a Black man armed with a semi-automatic pistol exited the stolen car. The crash investigation has been transferred to the Detroit Police Department.

Los Angeles police responded to a report of at least two people bitten by a large white dog, possibly a husky, in Highland Park on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at 1:02 p.m. in the 5100 block of Buchanan Street, with the Los Angeles Fire Department also involved in the response.

Brendan Tyrell Wilson, a Highland Park man, was sentenced to 14-25 years in prison for a 2024 home invasion in Center Line involving an AK-style weapon, a police car crash, and gunfire at an officer. He pleaded no contest to charges including assault with intent to murder and possession of a prohibited firearm.

Oscar Vallejo, 31, is the prime suspect in a violent kidnapping and rape case in Queens' Highland Park. Police allege he attacked a woman on May 30 after approaching her on a scooter in Brooklyn and transporting her to the park, where he sexually assaulted her. Vallejo, linked to the crime via fingerprints from prior convictions for forcible touching, was arrested on June 11 and charged with rape, kidnapping, and assault. Authorities urge potential victims to contact the NYPD.

The Goldfish at Sticky Rice, a Thai-inspired cocktail bar in Highland Park, has temporarily closed due to health code violations citing a vermin infestation. The closure was enforced by the Los Angeles County Health Department on May 13. The bar is known for serving Thai street food-inspired fare.

A man believed to be about 60 years old was struck and killed by a Metro train in Los Angeles' Highland Park neighborhood on Thursday morning. The incident occurred near North Avenue 61 and Figueroa Street around 7:15 a.m. First responders were sent to the scene.