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Metra poised to end special programs that benefited Pagano: Plans helped boost late leader's pay to more than $1 million in 5 months

April 13, 2012
Chicago Tribune
In the first five months of 2010, former Metra Executive Director Phil Pagano took home more than $1 million in pay, most of it from a deferred compensation program and an insurance policy aimed at rewarding only himself and his top deputy.

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Metra must open up about lobbyists

March 3, 2012
Daily Herald
  
What if you were on the board of a large transit agency that had been talking a lot about transparency after a highly publicized financial scandal spearheaded by the former executive director?

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Like Something Out Of A Movie: Alleged Shakedown On Metra Film Location

April 11, 2011
CBS 2 Chicago

The movie industry has brought millions of dollars to the Chicago area, shooting scenes all over the city and suburbs.

One or more Metra employees may have tried to get a piece of the action, CBS2 and the Better Government Association have learned. Now, the rail agency’s inspector general is investigating.

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House panel rejects clearing Metra board

April 11, 2011
Daily Herald

By Mike Riopell

SPRINGFIELD — A plan to remove all the Metra board members from their posts and strip away future members’ salaries, pensions and benefits was rejected by a House committee Monday.

The plan, sponsored by Rep. Jack Franks, was filed in response to the misspending of former Metra CEO Phil Pagano, who committed suicide, as well as expenses made by board members that he called questionable.

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Like Something Out Of A Movie: Alleged Shakedown On Metra Film Location

April 11, 2011
CBS 2 Chicago

Pam Zekman

CHICAGO (CBS) — The movie industry has brought millions of dollars to the Chicago area, shooting scenes all over the city and suburbs.

One or more Metra employees may have tried to get a piece of the action, CBS2 and the Better Government Association have learned. Now, the rail agency’s inspector general is investigating.

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