SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois House approved a ban Wednesday on some Chicago suburbs’ red-light enforcement cameras, an unpopular program with motorists which is now part of a federal bribery investigation. Rep. David McSweeney’s plan to ban red-light cameras in non-home rule cities where the Legislature has more power was OK’d 84-4. Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Martin Sandoval pleaded guilty last month in federal court to taking bribes to be a “protector” of red-light programs in the Legislature. Critics say red-light cameras are a municipal money-grab. Advocates say they increase safety and free police for other duties.
