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Cook County carjackings down drastically after hitting historic highs
Cook County experienced a surge in carjackings during the global pandemic, reaching historic highs in 2021 with particularly violent incidents in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Recent data shows a drastic decline in carjackings following this peak.
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