Chicago billionaire James Crown dies in tragic race track accident.
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.