"Building Code Gives Muscle to Inspectors" - Mirage - Chicago Sun-Times

Byline: Pamela Zekman, Zay N. Smith; 1978-01-10; Chicago Sun Times; pages p5

Report: "The Mirage" - Pamela Zekman, Zay N. Smith - Chicago Sun Times

Tags: corruption, expose, Mirage, Pamela Zekman, payoffs, Sun-Times, tavern, Zay N. Smith

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"Hundreds of city inspectors move through Chicago each day checking everything from electrical wiring to kegs of beer in an attempt to protect health and safety. The state also has at least one group of inspectors charged with maintaining health and safety standards in taverns, restaurants and package-liquor stores. . ."

Description:Inspector ignores basement fire.

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Chicago Sun-Times article titled, "Mirage Clears Fire Inspection – For $10." Written in 1978 by Pamela Zekman and Zay N. Smith as part of their Mirage Editorial.