The controversial way in which the city rolled out its red-light and speed cameras means that some 1.2 million drivers could soon be seeing refunds as part of a major $38.75 million, according to reports from the Tribune and the Sun-Times.
A lawsuit was launched back in 2015 alleging that the city failed to properly notify motorists of violations. Many drivers were found guilty before they had received a then-required second notice that they committed a traffic violation, the suit alleged. (The city now no longer needs to send a second notice, after the ordinance was changed amidst the controversy.) The charges were then sometimes compounded by $100 late fees, which were issued if payment wasn’t made within a three-week window. (MORE HERE)
Something tells me these refunds won’t be rolling out very quickly.
A man was videoed riding around Lincoln Park on top of a CTA bus while smoking a cigarette. The CTA sent NBC5 a statement about the video calling the man on the bus’s behavior “extremely foolish and dangerous.” READ MORE
A 23-year-old guy in Florida named Eric Ross called 911 on Sunday to report a SHOOTING inside a house in Daytona Beach.
A bunch of cops responded and showed up with their guns drawn. But once they got there, he told them he made it up . . . because his PHONE was in the house, and he couldn’t get inside to get it.
It turned out he called 911 earlier that day and said the person who lived there might have it. Then when the cops didn’t show up, he decided to make up the story about a shooting.
He knew it was a little risky too, because he told the operator to make sure the cops didn’t SHOOT him when they got there. They did initially point their guns at him.
He was arrested for misusing 911. And it turned out he tried to break into the house to look for his phone before he called. So he’s also facing burglary charges
Today has been hard to say the least. As more news comes out about the tragic death of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, we start to reflect on his profound musical legacy and how his band has been so moving with their music for so many years now. The band was primed to go on an extended world tour behind their latest album ‘One More Light’, and earlier today they released a new video for the song ‘Talking to Myself’ with footage from recent live performances. The video was posted just hours before we learned the sad news of Chester’s passing. The lyrics here take on a new meaning and strike upon the pain of negative mental health.
It’s another reminder that mental health is an immediate challenge we must face together. If you or someone you know is dealing with these same problems, reach out and help them.
Chester Bennington of Linkin Park was found dead at a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates in L.A. County, according to law enforcement sources. His body was discovered Thursday just before 9am.
He was 41 years years old and leaves behind his 6 children and wife Talinda.