Illinois

Stop Using Chicago's Speed Cameras as a Cash Machine

Apr

2022

Stop Using Chicago's Speed Cameras as a Cash Machine

Instead of providing safety improvements, the speed camera ticketing policy has become a huge cash machine for a city constantly on the financial edge.

Illinois Mayor Fights Corruption Charge in Red Light Camera Scandal

Apr

2022

Red Light Cameras

Illinois Mayor Fights Corruption Charge in Red Light Camera Scandal

Former mayor of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, denied charges that he took bribes to install red light cameras.

Critics Pile on After Latest Red-Light Camera Indictment in Chicago Area

Apr

2022

Red Light Cameras

Critics Pile on After Latest Red-Light Camera Indictment in Chicago Area

Former Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Tony Ragucci accepted thousands of dollars in secret payments in exchange for renewing a red-light camera company’s deal with the western suburb, according to new federal criminal charges filed against him.

Former Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Anthony Ragucci Charged in Red Light Camera Bribery Scheme

Apr

2022

Red Light Cameras

Former Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Anthony Ragucci Charged in Red Light Camera Bribery Scheme

Former Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Anthony Ragucci is facing federal corruption charges, accused of taking thousands of dollars in payoffs in exchange for allowing red light cameras in the suburb.

Rise in License Plate Thefts Across Chicago Area Leaves Victims With Costly Consequences

Apr

2022

License Plates

Rise in License Plate Thefts Across Chicago Area Leaves Victims With Costly Consequences

Red light tickets, parking violations and other fees are hitting drivers for which they are not responsible. It's all tied to license plate thefts: a crime NBC 5 Responds found is on the rise in the Chicago-area.

Chicago's More Aggressive Speed Cameras Issued 2.8 Million Tickets Last Year

Apr

2022

Speed Cameras

Chicago's More Aggressive Speed Cameras Issued 2.8 Million Tickets Last Year

The city's army of 160 speed cameras issued a ticket every 11 seconds during 2021 and generated $89 million in revenue.

Former Crestwood Mayor Caught on Video Taking a $5,000 Bribe From a Red-Light Camera Company Exec

Apr

2022

Red Light Cameras

Former Crestwood Mayor Caught on Video Taking a $5,000 Bribe From a Red-Light Camera Company Exec

Federal prosecutors say former Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta deserves prison time.

Chicago Red Light Ticket Issued After Man's Car Stolen Outside White Sox Game

Mar

2022

Red Light Cameras

Chicago Red Light Ticket Issued After Man's Car Stolen Outside White Sox Game

A frustrated car theft victim said the thief who stole his car got a traffic ticket and left him stuck with the bill.

ACLU Report Raises Privacy Concerns Over Uptick in License Plate Reader Cameras

Mar

2022

License Plate Readers

ACLU Report Raises Privacy Concerns Over Uptick in License Plate Reader Cameras

As Illinois police departments lobby city councils on the importance of cameras to combat crime, some are raising concerns about the right to privacy.

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