Chicago billionaire James Crown dies in tragic race track accident.

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Jim Crown, president of Henry Crown and Company and a prominent philanthropist in Chicago, was killed in a car crash at the Aspen Motorsports Park in Colorado. Crown was known for his leadership on several boards, including JP Morgan and General Dynamics, and his commitment to giving back to Chicago through philanthropy. Mayor Brandon Johnson and President Joe Biden both issued statements mourning his loss and praising his contributions to the city.
- James Crown Chicago: 1 of city's wealthiest residents, known for philanthropy, leadership, killed in Colorado crash WLS-TV
- Billionaire James Crown dies at Aspin Motorsports Park race track USA TODAY
- James Crown, businessman and Aspen Institute chair, dies in race track crash Yahoo News
- James Crown dead in Colorado racetrack accident at 70; Chicago billionaire had just announced plans to enlist CEOs to fight violent crime Chicago Sun-Times
- Jim Crown's death prompts reaction from business and government leaders Crain's Chicago Business
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