Chicago to hire ex-cons as collection agents

The Chicago Sun-Times reports:

If you have an overdue Chicago parking ticket, water bill or police fine, the next call you get could be from an ex-con telling you to pay up.

In a continuing effort to help people make the transition to life outside jail, the city's Department of Revenue is planning to enter into a contract with a collection agency that provides jobs for ex-offenders.

Chicago has a warm feeling for organized crime.Being a made member of the Chicago Outfit will not shut down the dreams of those who want to get on the City of Chicago payroll.Affirmative Action Chicago style.