Illinois lawmakers passed a law banning political donations from red-light camera companies due to corruption concerns, yet State Rep. Bob Rita continued accepting money from these companies. Records show he received $1,000 from SafeSpeed LLC, a company tied to a federal bribery scandal, and $15,900 from RedSpeed over the years. While Rita briefly acted as a sponsor of the reform bill, he still benefited from the very companies legislators were trying to regulate, raising serious ethical and pay-to-play concerns.
Park District Consultant Under Fire for Questionable Billing Practices
Michael Maloney was paid $11,250 per month as a Park District consultant, but failed to submit invoices or provide proof of work. Residents accused Maloney of billing taxpayers without accountability, with no records showing he worked the required 40 hours per week. Park District commissioners, including Lisa O’Donovan and Bernie O’Boyle, faced criticism for allowing this misuse of taxpayer funds. Maloney’s lucrative, unverified salary raises serious questions about financial mismanagement and cronyism.
https://patch.com/illinois/tinleypark/park-district-michael-maloney-billing-scandal-2024
