How Red Light Cameras Star in Chicago's Latest Corruption Trial. Plus, CHA Leadership Chaos

Jury selection began this in the bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III. Jones is accused of agreeing to help a red light camera company alter legislation in exchange for $5,000 and a job for his legislative intern. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss what makes this corruption trial different from others in recent memory. Plus, they talk about large severance packages going to departing leaders of the Chicago Housing Authority. If 80 more people become City Cast Chicago members by the end of April, we’ll release a special members-only episode of the team reading our list of 1,000 things we love about Chicago.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 8 episode: Navy Pier Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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