Tre Ward reports: “Organizations are joining forces to make it easier for immigrants who were affected by the [July 4] Highland Park parade shooting to seek help. ‘We want to have this conversation to make sure that they feel safe,’ said Carmen Patlan, executive director of nearby Highwood (Ill.) Public Library. Several Latino community leaders from Highland Park and Highwood came together Monday to speak about the many resources and mental health services available at the library. ‘We have heard and witnessed many families who were victims during this horrible event that have not sought out services because they don’t have immigration status,’ Patlan said.”