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

Send Your Tips To Pam Zekman April 11, 2011 10:00 PM

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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.

A Metra train has a starring role in the new Hollywood science fiction thriller, “Source Code.” It is one of the many movie negotiations handled for more than a decade by Jonathan Gottlieb, a Metra special transportation services manager.

via Like Something Out Of A Movie: Alleged Shakedown On Metra Film Location « CBS Chicago.