Speed cameras in Chicago
Read ongoing Tribune reports about Mayor Rahm Emanuel's controversial plan to create "safety zones" around the city by installing speed cameras.
April 12, 2012
Speed camera plan advances
Council committee passes it after Emanuel lowers fine; full council votes next week.
9:01 PM AKDT, March 13, 2012
Mayor's speed camera stats sketchy
Mayor Rahm Emanuel was frustrated that doubters of his controversial speed-camera plan were ignoring a city study he said offered compelling proof of the life-saving impact of camera technology.
9:01 PM AKDT, March 12, 2012
Mayor's speed cameras would help political ally
Longtime Emanuel backer consults for firm that stands to make millions from city's push for traffic devices.
11:44 AM AKDT, March 12, 2012
Aldermen demand information from Emanuel on speed cameras
Aldermen today asked Mayor Rahm Emanuel for information to back up his contention that speed cameras near schools and parks are about saving lives, rather than swelling city coffers.
4:12 AM AKST, February 12, 2012
Transcript: Tribune interview with Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Read a Q&A transcript of a Tribune interview with the mayor touching on a wide range of issues, including speed cameras.
February 12, 2012
Emanuel withholds speed camera records
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has refused to release public records that could shed light on his speed camera plan while he persuaded state lawmakers and Gov. Pat Quinn to turn it into law.
February 6, 2012
Quinn green-lights speed-camera plan
Gov. Pat Quinn gave Mayor Rahm Emanuel something he wanted Monday: the power to use cameras across nearly half of Chicago to nab speeding drivers and fine them as much as $100.
9:01 PM AKST, November 7, 2011
Speed cameras get mayor's hard sell
With the Illinois House poised to vote on Chicago speed cameras, Mayor Rahm Emanuel turned up the pressure by personally lobbying lawmakers.
November 6, 2011
Would speed cameras really save lives?
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he wants speed cameras legalized in the city to protect kids from being mowed down by cars, but federal data suggest the effort may have a limited impact on reducing fatalities.
October 25, 2011
Speed cameras could blanket nearly half of Chicago
Nearly half the city would fall into so-called safety zones where speed cameras sought by Mayor Rahm Emanuel could flag fast drivers for $100 tickets.
October 20, 2011
City wants to shutter speeders
Chicago officials push to use red-light cameras to nab speeders, but is it concerned with safety or revenue?
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