Media

The information on this page and in this FAQ is intended to assist press in planning coverage regarding the City of Highland Park during the course of the People vs. Robert E. Crimo III trial. Download the FAQ here.

Note: the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office is the primary contact for inquiries related to the People vs. Robert Crimo III trial. For questions regarding the trial, please email Sara Avalos (PIO), savalos@lakecountyil.gov.

Please contact Amanda Bennett, City of Highland Park communications manager, with questions for the City of Highland Park at abennett@cityhpil.com / 227.707.7223.

Photography

The following photos may be downloaded and used for digital, broadcast or print, attributable to the City of Highland Park. Please contact Amanda Bennett at abennett@cityhpil.com with questions.

  • The City of Highland Park (the City) has compiled this reference guide to address frequently asked questions regarding trauma-informed communications about the Highland Park shooting. These recommendations aim to balance public interest with community sensitivity and are for your information and consideration. Thank you for all your support over the past few years.

    For additional questions, contact Amanda Bennett at abennett@cityhpil.com.

  • The City cannot arrange interviews regarding the trial with Mayor Rotering, City Manager Neukirch, Chiefs Jogmen and Schrage, or other staff. Our priority is preserving the integrity of the judicial process. This approach is applied uniformly to all requests.

    For questions, contact Communications Manager Amanda Bennett with questions at abennett@cityhpil.com. If a response or clarification is possible, we will gladly provide one.

    • Questions for the 19th Judicial Circuit should be directed to: 
      Kasey Morgan         
      Public Information Officer 
      kmorgan@lakecountyil.gov 

    • Questions for the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office should be directed to: 
      Sara Avalos
      Public Information Officer 
      savalos@lakecountyil.gov

    • Questions for the City of Highland Park should be directed to: 
      Amanda Bennett
      Communications Manager
      abennett@cityhpil.com