Chicago red-light cameras capture more than $670M over last decade

By Joe Barnas

10/10/2018

While annual revenues have fallen amid camera removals and other changes, Chicago continues to cash in on red-light cameras.

TAGS: red light cameras, Redflex Traffic Systems

Despite history of corruption, Chicago suburbs still contracting with disgraced red-light camera vendor

By Joe Barnas

10/03/2018

At least five local governments in Illinois still contract with Redflex, the infamous red-light camera company at the center of one of Chicago’s most expensive corruption scandals.

TAGS: Bellwood, Carol Stream, Gurnee, North Chicago, Olympia Fields, red light cameras, Redflex Traffic Systems

Lawsuit claims Chicago red-light cameras violate state law

By Chris Lentino

09/21/2018

A class-action lawsuit claims Chicago’s red-light camera program fails to provide ticketed motorists with information required by state law.

TAGS: Chicago, corruption, Rahm Emanuel, red light cameras

Study: Red-light cameras fail to reduce traffic accidents

By Joe Barnas

08/13/2018

A recent analysis confirms what many Illinoisans already know: While red-light cameras serve as reliable sources of revenue, they do not improve public safety.

TAGS: Chicago, corruption, red light cameras, Redflex Traffic Systems

390,000 drivers set to receive refunds for red-light and speed camera tickets

By Brendan Bakala

01/30/2018

Nearly 4 in 10 of those eligible for refunds made a claim for an average refund check of $36.62.

TAGS: Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, red light cameras

Last day for refunds on Chicago red-light and speed camera tickets

By Brendan Bakala

12/11/2017

Motorists have only hours left to seek a refund from the city of Chicago.

TAGS: Chicago, criminal justice reform, red light cameras

How to claim a refund for your Chicago red-light or speed camera ticket

By Brendan Bakala

10/25/2017

Those seeking refunds only have until Dec. 11 to file a claim.

TAGS: Chicago, red light cameras

Illinois drivers fight back against red-light cameras

By Brendan Bakala

10/07/2017

Motorists and Abolish Red Light Cameras have filed suit against Crestwood over the village’s red-light camera at Cicero Avenue and Cal Sag Road.

TAGS: red light cameras

Chicago’s ticketing policies cause spike in bankruptcies

By Brendan Bakala

10/02/2017

A ProPublica report shows that since 2009, the rate of bankruptcy filings in black neighborhoods in the Northern District of Illinois has doubled.

TAGS: red light cameras

Red-light cameras blanket suburbs at safe intersections

By Brendan Bakala

09/26/2017

A quarter of the cameras were installed at intersections without a red-light-related crash in at least three years, and a majority did not meet IDOT criteria, according to the Chicago Tribune.

TAGS: IDOT, red light cameras