When I was a senior in college, I got pulled over by Chicago Housing Authority while driving (with out of state plates) through the south side projects ostensib

When I was a senior in college, I got pulled over by Chicago Housing Authority while driving (with out of state plates) through the south side projects ostensibly for a lane change without signalling (which is bullshit, signalling is a pet peeve of me, and I always signal). There were 3 officers. One was being a real dick. Was asking me all sorts of questions unrelated to the traffic stop, like why am I here, where do I work, etc. Told him it was non of his business. Then, he threatened to arrest me. Told him I'm not answering any more questions without a lawyer present. He went back to the van to write up the ticket. The other 2 officers apologized to me, but did nothing to stop the ticket. They were trying to get me to admit I was trying to score drugs. I was just on my way to school to take a final. They took my license as bail, leaving me without photo ID, the week I was supposed to fly home for Christmas. Had to get a state ID. Only cost $4, but I was broke, didnt even have enough to take out at an ATM. Paid the $4 in dimes so I could have a photo ID to fly. The clerk at the DMV was pissed, but once I explained the circumstance, she patiently delt with me. Tldr; white college student with out of state plates is profiled in a poor black neighborhood known for dealing druga on his way to take a final. And, no, I didnt fight it. It would have been my word against 3 cops. The only way I could have won is if all 3 cops didn't show up to court. Repercussions of pleading np contest are far less than pleading not guilty and losing in Illinois.