- Published: Thursday, May 26, 2022 03:39 PM
JOLIET – Last year alone, more carjackings were reported in Chicago than in any other city. To address the increase in car thefts and hijackings, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel supported proposals that were signed into law Thursday.
According to a January report from CNN, cities around the country have seen an increase in the rate of carjackings. More than 1,800 carjackings were reported in Chicago last year, according to data released by police departments to CNN.
“Carjackings have skyrocketed in our neighborhoods and people fear that they will be the next victim,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “These new laws will help fight this crisis and ease some of the emotional stresses associated with it.”