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Retired Chicago Official Arrested on Federal Bribery Charge for Taking Cash and Personal Benefits to Steer $124 Million in City Contracts to Redflex for Red Light Camera Program

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2014.  A retired City of Chicago official who managed the city’s red light camera program for nearly a decade was arrested today for allegedly accepting cash and personal benefits totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars to steer $124 million in city contracts to Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., to establish, operate and expand the program. The defendant, JOHN BILLS, allegedly received cash bribes, other forms of payment, and an Arizona condominium, all funneled from…

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