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‘Fair tax’ backer pleads guilty to tax fraud

‘Fair tax’ backer pleads guilty to tax fraud

Former state Sen. Martin Sandoval once headed the powerful Senate Transportation Committee. He now faces up to 13 years in prison on corruption charges involving a controversial red-light camera company.

By Vincent Caruso

What you need to know about REAL ID in Illinois

What you need to know about REAL ID in Illinois

A trip to renew your state ID or driver’s license can be a confusing experience. Here is what you need to know before you go to get a REAL ID.

Oakbrook Terrace mayor resigns amid red-light camera probe

Oakbrook Terrace mayor resigns amid red-light camera probe

Federal investigators have been digging into the political corruption surrounding red-light cameras, including a pair of the multi-million dollar traffic devices in Oakbrook Terrace.