ISP arrests several people after Ford City Mall drag race; gun recovered from high-speed chase

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois State Police have arrested several people following a high speed chase that started in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood.

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Investigators said the task force spotted several cars drag racing at Ford City Mall.

Police chased a BMW to the Original Maxwell Street, where the group stopped to get food.

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Troopers moved in and arrested the driver and passengers, police said. They also found a gun at the scene.

State police did not provide further information about the incident.