Politics

Former Metra CEO Paid Hush Money?

WTTW News | July 11, 2013, 11:28 am

Was the former Metra CEO's big severance agreement hush money to cover a political hiring scandal? Lawmakers attempt to get answers Thursday. Paris Schutz has the story on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. Follow @paschutz on Twitter for latest from Metra hearings.

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