I would bet this is staged, for attention for their YouTube business.
I lived in Chicagoland for 19 years. Left in 2002 when I retired. Worst thing that happened to us was my daughter’s stereo was stolen from her car while parked in Wrigleyville.
Things have gotten worse there recently, but like most cities, it is a matter of using your head about where to go and where not to. I’m far more concerned about walking around most of DC.
How does one develop a ‘successful’ youtube business?
“I’m far more concerned about walking around most of DC.”
As well you should be.