By Patrick Andriesen, includes “Red-light cameras took more than $1 billion from Illinois drivers in a decade. Promotion of the cameras was linked to federal corruption indictments public officials in the past year. Uncovering those who are paid to push speed and red-light traffic cameras with local politicians is the intent of House Bill 129, sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. … Public leaders proclaim red-light and speed cameras are about safety. But studies and the significant amount of fines generated show they are about cash rather than collisions.”