Violent Retail Crime on the Rise in Illinois with President and CEO at the Illinois Retail Merchants Association Rob Karr

Retailers across Illinois are facing a growing wave of violent crime, from organized retail theft rings to assaults on employees and customers, creating major safety and economic concerns for businesses statewide. President and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association Rob Karr says the increase in brazen smash-and-grab incidents and repeat offenders is putting added pressure on store owners already struggling with inflation and staffing shortages. Karr discusses how retailers are working with lawmakers and law enforcement to strengthen penalties, improve prosecution efforts, and invest in security measures to protect workers, shoppers, and local communities.